Description
Dr. Kinga Makovi at the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES), New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a computational social science Postdoctoral Researcher to support multiple projects in urban sociology, inequality and social networks, broadly construed.
The successful applicant will contribute to one or more interdisciplinary projects. Example projects include the study of the spatiotemporal distribution of discrimination claims in the US and the online networks of misinformation in a cross-cultural context. Applicants are encouraged to suggest their own projects that align with the mission and vision of CITIES.
The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in a quantitative field (e.g., the social sciences, computer science, engineering) with experience working on interdisciplinary teams that include social scientists. This position requires excellent computational and data management skills, and a knowledge of social science research processes and practices. Furthermore, an interest in urban sociology, inequality and social networks research and experience working with spatial data are also advantages.
For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the contact information for three letters of reference who may be contacted through the selection process. If you have any questions, please email Professor Kinga Makovi at km2537@nyu.edu.
About The Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES):
The NYUAD s Center for InTeractIng urban nEtworkS (CITIES ) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to advance urban science and promote cutting-edge research that is translated into practical, real-world solutions for the benefit of society. Our ultimate goal is to foster sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities. Our mission is to establish a vibrant and globally recognized knowledge hub for urban networks, bridge the gap between scientific significance and practical value, and further develop the human capital that will propel the city of Abu Dhabi and the UAE into a richer and more sustainable future. CITIES leverages the expertise of faculty members from the four divisions of NYUAD and world-renowned scientific collaborators from multiple institutions within and beyond the NYU Global Network, as well as local stakeholders and private companies across the UAE and abroad.
About NYUAD:
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.
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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply
