Research Associate - Computational Social Science and Data Science - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
New York University Abu Dhabi View all jobs
- Abu Dhabi
- DH 11,000-17,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Associate to join the Social Science Division with a focus on Data Science and Computational Social Science. This role supports interdisciplinary research on data-driven analysis of social systems, networks, and online behavior, contributing to high-impact academic research with global relevance. The position is suitable for early-career researchers with strong analytical, computational, and collaborative skills and is offered on a long-term appointment starting September 1, 2026.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 11000-17000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in data science and computational social science
- Analyze large-scale social and digital datasets including social media and online platforms
- Design and implement studies on collaboration, teamwork, diversity, gender inequality, and networks
- Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, causal inference, and network science techniques
- Support online controlled experiments and data-driven evaluation methodologies
- Develop analytical pipelines, visualizations, and reproducible research tools
- Collaborate closely with faculty members and multidisciplinary research teams
- Contribute to academic publications, reports, and research dissemination activities
- Master's degree in Data Science, Computational Social Science, Computer Science, or Information Science
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with several years of relevant research or industry experience
- Strong background in data science, machine learning, computational social science, or big data
- Experience with statistical analysis, data collection, and data management
- Familiarity with network analysis, graph theory, or social data modeling is an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research environment
- Tax-free salary with a comprehensive benefits package including housing and transportation allowances
- Educational support for dependents and full health insurance coverage
- Opportunity to work on globally relevant research topics in a world-class academic environment
- Long-term appointment with strong institutional research support and funding
New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading global research university and a central campus within NYU's international network. Located in Abu Dhabi, the university brings together scholars and students from over 120 countries and advances research excellence across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, NYU Abu Dhabi addresses complex societal challenges while fostering innovation, inclusion, and academic impact.Job Title Research Associate - Computational Social Science and Data Science - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description Research Associate - Computational Social Science and Data Science - New York University Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAEPosition Overview
New York University Abu Dhabi is seeking a Research Associate to join the Social Science Division with a focus on Data Science and Computational Social Science. This role supports interdisciplinary research on data-driven analysis of social systems, networks, and online behavior, contributing to high-impact academic research with global relevance. The position is suitable for early-career researchers with strong analytical, computational, and collaborative skills and is offered on a long-term appointment starting September 1, 2026.Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 11000-17000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-timeKey Responsibilities
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in data science and computational social science
- Analyze large-scale social and digital datasets including social media and online platforms
- Design and implement studies on collaboration, teamwork, diversity, gender inequality, and networks
- Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, causal inference, and network science techniques
- Support online controlled experiments and data-driven evaluation methodologies
- Develop analytical pipelines, visualizations, and reproducible research tools
- Collaborate closely with faculty members and multidisciplinary research teams
- Contribute to academic publications, reports, and research dissemination activities
- Master's degree in Data Science, Computational Social Science, Computer Science, or Information Science
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with several years of relevant research or industry experience
- Strong background in data science, machine learning, computational social science, or big data
- Experience with statistical analysis, data collection, and data management
- Familiarity with network analysis, graph theory, or social data modeling is an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international research environment
- Tax-free salary with a comprehensive benefits package including housing and transportation allowances
- Educational support for dependents and full health insurance coverage
- Opportunity to work on globally relevant research topics in a world-class academic environment
- Long-term appointment with strong institutional research support and funding
New York University Abu Dhabi is a leading global research university and a central campus within NYU's international network. Located in Abu Dhabi, the university brings together scholars and students from over 120 countries and advances research excellence across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, NYU Abu Dhabi addresses complex societal challenges while fostering innovation, inclusion, and academic impact.
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Number of Vacancies 1
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