Description
NYU Abu Dhabi's Division of Social Science invites applications from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in demography, economics, sociology, public policy, health policy, or a related discipline for a Post-doctoral Associate position. The appointment will begin September 1, 2026, subject to final budget approval. This is a three-year position.
To apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/174663
The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Luca Maria Pesando and Raul Santaeulalia-Llopis. The collaborative research will be focused on fertility and reproductive choices (including through Assisted Reproductive Technologies), childbearing decisions, human capital, and employment trajectories. The project will employ existing surveys, newly collected surveys, and randomized experiments. The project will be comparative, with case studies from Denmark and UAE (and potentially other countries pending budget availability).
We seek a candidate with interest in fertility, family studies, economic demography, and family economics, and expertise with online surveys, field experiments, RCTs, and applied data analysis. Ability to handle large volumes of data and familiarity with household surveys are required, alongside solid data analysis skills (R, Stata, Python, etc.) and familiarity with academic writing and publishing.
The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science.
For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list and contact of at least two referees, and a writing sample. Letters of reference will be solicited for shortlisted candidates only. If you have any questions, please email Professor Pesando at lucamaria.pesando@nyu.edu and/or Professor Santaeulalia-Llopis at rs8561@nyu.edu. Review will start as soon as possible.
About NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.
UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Working for NYUAD
To help Postdoctoral Associates and faculty thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services. Click here for more information on benefits for you and your family.
