Junior Research Scientist in the Division of Social Science

NYU Abu Dhabi
Full-time Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Life Scientists
Posted:
June 16, 2026
Location:
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Description

The Center for Technology, Economics, and Development (CTED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Junior Research Scientist (AI-Blockchain Project) for a one-year period, with the possibility of renewal conditional on excellent performance.


The Junior Research Scientist (AI-Blockchain Research) will support advanced, quantitatively intensive research at CTED with a primary focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, mathematical modeling, and computational analysis. The Junior Research Scientist will play a central role in supporting research design, algorithmic development, data analysis, and coding tasks across CTED’s interdisciplinary projects. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Yaw Nyarko, and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), Dr. Raša Karapandža, the Junior Research Scientist will contribute to AI-driven and blockchain-enabled resea...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted: June 16, 2026
Deadline: July 26, 2026