Postdoctoral Associate - Computational Social Science
Posted date [2026-04-29]
(ID: 44518)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Postdoctoral Associate - Computational Social Science
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: PhD with up to 5 years post-PhD experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Postdoctoral Associate - Computational Social Science in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a high-impact hiring opportunity within the Higher Education sector for researchers specializing in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Computational Social Science. This role supports advanced research in social media analysis, network science, diversity studies, and large-scale data-driven social research with strong academic and global collaboration opportunities.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 20000-30000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This position supports frontier research at the intersection of data science and human behavior analysis. The selected candidate will contribute to collaborative projects in computational social science while maintaining independent research development. The work directly advances understanding of social systems, online behavior, diversity, and scientific collaboration using large-scale data and advanced analytical methods.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct collaborative and independent research in computational social science and data science
* Analyze social media behavior, collaboration networks, and diversity-related social patterns
* Design and execute research projects involving machine learning, big data, and network science
* Develop data-driven studies on gender inequality, teamwork, and online controlled experiments
* Apply statistical analysis, causal inference, and graph theory to complex social datasets
* Create data visualization models and analytical tools for research reporting and scientific publication
* Support online experiment design and platform-based controlled testing where applicable
* Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at leading academic conferences
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across social science, computer science, and information science
Ideal Profile
* PhD in Data Science, Computational Social Science, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related discipline
* Candidates must be within the first five years after PhD completion
* Strong experience in machine learning, computational social science, big data, or advanced analytics
* Proven academic publication record in peer-reviewed journals
* Strong communication and scientific writing skills in English
* Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to collaborative research teams
Skills Set
* Python programming
* Machine learning and predictive modeling
* Statistical analysis and causal inference
* Big data management and data collection
* Network analysis and graph theory
* Data visualization and reporting
* Online controlled experiments
* Research methodology and academic writing
* Social media analytics
* Computational research tool development
Why Join Us
* Work on globally relevant research addressing social systems and data-driven human behavior insights
* Join one of the region’s leading research universities with world-class academic resources
* Competitive salary package with housing, travel, transportation, and educational support
* Full health insurance and retirement contributions included
* Tax-free income environment in the UAE with strong long-term financial benefits
* Exceptional opportunities for academic growth, international collaboration, and research visibility
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally recognized research university delivering excellence across science, engineering, humanities, and higher education. As part of NYU’s international academic network, NYU Abu Dhabi supports groundbreaking interdisciplinary research, world-class scholarship, and transformative learning while connecting talent and innovation across the UAE and the world.
