Psychology Professor, Tenured​/Tenure Track, -Rank

Overview

The Division of Science at NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Psychology. We seek applications from an early-career scholar for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for developing an independent research program. We also welcome applications from established scholars (Associate or Full Professor), who have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and leadership in the field.

We particularly encourage candidates working in any area of Perception, Cognition, and Cognitive Development and candidates working in any area of Social Psychology, including those adopting a developmental perspective in their approach. We seek scholars whose research intersects with and/or cuts across existing faculty domains of interest. Current strengths in the Psychology Program at NYU Abu Dhabi include the study of vision, memory, language, political psychology, inequality, gender, early childhood development, and attachment and identity throughout the lifespan.

Successful candidates will find a vibrant research and teaching environment that includes supportive and highly motivated colleagues, access to significant research resources, and broad opportunities for interdisciplinary research. Faculty will have opportunities to collaborate across NYU's global campus network.

Successful candidates will have access to a faculty research grant including personnel lines, in addition to state-of-the-art facilities including:

• An imaging center housing a Siemens Prisma 3T MRI scanner and two MEG systems (SQUID and OPM), with support for multimodal data acquisition (MEG+EEG+eye tracking; fMRI+EEG) and dedicated technical staff, in addition to integration with a High Performance Computing facility with more than 6,400 computing cores
• Behavioral testing facilities equipped with standalone EEGs, eye-tracking, virtual reality, physiological measures (GSR, heart rate, etc...), and robotics, and social psychology experimental rooms
• State-of-the-art Child Observation Lab equipped with video and audio recording technology, a one-way observation window, and a connected control room

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity's shared challenges.

NYU Abu Dhabi's high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. NYU Abu Dhabi values belonging and respect; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and seek individuals who will contribute to our vibrant, multidisciplinary research and teaching community.

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty/academic staff success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches.

Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

This position requires a Ph.D. in Psychology or other related fields. We seek applicants who have, or have the potential to develop, a strong record of scholarship and have the ability to conduct and develop high-quality research across multiple areas of psychology.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement (not to exceed 5 pages) -…