Job Description

Assistant Professor of Economics and Computational Social Science (Tenure-Track) – NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Division of Social Science at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics and Computational Social Science, with a research focus on economics, artificial intelligence (AI), and data science.

The successful candidate will have their tenure home in the Economics programme and will also be affiliated with NYU Abu Dhabi’s new MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (MIDSAI).

The University seeks an outstanding researcher who applies advanced computational methods, data science, or artificial intelligence to important economic questions, or who investigates the economic implications of AI through empirical research.

The appointment carries a teaching load of three courses per academic year, including one course for MIDSAI.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics and demonstrate important contributions to their area of research.

Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Appointment Type: Tenure-track
Institution: New York University Abu Dhabi
Division: Social Science
Tenure Home: Economics Programme
Graduate Affiliation: MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (MIDSAI)
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Teaching Load: Three courses per academic year, including one MIDSAI course
Anticipated Start: Academic year 2027–2028, subject to final budget approval
Application Deadline: Rolling review until filled

About New York University Abu Dhabi

New York University Abu Dhabi is a comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the United Arab Emirates, forming part of NYU’s global academic network.

NYU Abu Dhabi combines undergraduate education across the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts with advanced research and scholarship.

The University brings together students and faculty from diverse international backgrounds and supports interdisciplinary collaboration across academic fields.

Alongside NYU’s campuses in New York and Shanghai, NYU Abu Dhabi offers opportunities for international academic engagement, research collaboration, and cross-cultural learning.

Graduate education is an area of institutional growth, including the development of interdisciplinary programmes and future doctoral opportunities.

NYUAD emphasises research excellence, innovative teaching, inclusion, mutual respect, and collaboration within its international academic community.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will join the Economics programme within the Division of Social Science while contributing to the MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI.

This position is intended for a scholar whose research connects economics with contemporary computational and AI methodologies.

NYUAD welcomes candidates who use data science and artificial intelligence to address economic questions, as well as researchers examining how AI affects economic activity, institutions, markets, and behaviour.

The University interprets this specialisation broadly and encourages applications from scholars working across computational economics, empirical economics, AI, and related interdisciplinary research areas.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an active research agenda, important scholarly contributions, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary research environments.

Research Areas and Specialisations

Relevant research areas may include, but are not limited to:

1. Economics and Artificial Intelligence

Research examining the application of AI methods to economic questions or the economic implications of artificial intelligence.

2. Big Data Collection and Analysis

Research using large-scale datasets and advanced data collection approaches to investigate economic behaviour, markets, and institutions.

3. Machine Learning

Applications of machine learning techniques to economic research, including empirical analysis and computational modelling.

4. Natural Language Processing

The use of natural language processing and text-based computational methods to investigate economic questions.

5. Image and Video Analysis

Research applying image-processing or video-analysis methods to economic datasets and research problems.

6. Network Inference

Research involving networks, relationships, and computational inference relevant to economic systems and behaviour.

7. Computational Finance

The application of computational methods, data science, and AI to questions in finance and financial markets.

8. Online Platforms and Algorithmic Behaviour

Research examining digital platforms, algorithmic decision-making, and their economic implications.

These areas are illustrative rather than exhaustive. NYUAD explicitly welcomes a broad range of research at the intersection of economics, data science, and AI.

Main Responsibilities

1. Research and Scholarship

The appointed faculty member will be expected to:

• Maintain an active research agenda in economics and AI.
• Produce significant scholarly contributions within their area of expertise.
• Apply computational, data science, or AI approaches to relevant economic research questions.
• Contribute to NYUAD’s research-intensive academic environment.
• Engage with interdisciplinary research opportunities.

The advertisement does not specify a minimum number of publications, citation thresholds, or research-grant requirements.

2. Undergraduate and Graduate Teaching

The successful candidate will teach three courses per academic year.

Of these:

• One course will be taught for the MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI.
• The remaining two courses form part of the overall annual teaching assignment; their specific titles and allocation are not stated.

The role connects economics teaching with interdisciplinary graduate education in data science and artificial intelligence.

3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

NYUAD is particularly interested in scholars who work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and environments.

The successful candidate will be affiliated with both the Economics programme and MIDSAI, creating opportunities to contribute to research and teaching across disciplinary boundaries.

4. Academic Community

The appointed faculty member will contribute to NYUAD’s international research and teaching community.

The University values multidisciplinary research, exceptional teaching, inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Economics

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics.

The advertisement does not identify a PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or another discipline as an alternative to the Economics doctorate.

Research Record

Candidates must demonstrate important contributions to their area of research.

They should have an active research agenda connecting economics with artificial intelligence, data science, or computational approaches.

Interdisciplinary Research Capability

NYUAD is especially interested in applicants who can work effectively in multidisciplinary research teams and environments.

The position is suitable for economists who apply advanced computational methods to economic questions or conduct empirical research into the economic implications of AI.

Academic Appointment and Teaching Load

The appointment is advertised at the rank of Assistant Professor on a tenure-track basis.

The successful candidate’s tenure home will be the Economics programme within the Division of Social Science.

The faculty member will also hold an affiliation with MIDSAI.

Annual Teaching Load: Three courses

MIDSAI Teaching Commitment: One course per year

The advertisement does not specify a separate teaching-load reduction, a fixed number of years of postdoctoral experience, or additional rank options.

Working at NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi describes a comprehensive faculty and academic staff benefits package designed to support relocation, professional development, and family needs.

Benefits identified in the advertisement include:

• A generous relocation allowance.
• Educational assistance for eligible dependants.
• Access to health and wellness services.
• Institutional support for ambitious research projects.
• Support for innovative and interactive teaching.
• Attention to the needs of dual-career families.

Further information is available through the University’s official website:

https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en

The advertisement does not provide a specific salary amount or detailed monetary value for individual benefits.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit their applications through Interfolio.

The University explicitly states that applications and proposals are not accepted by email.

The following documents and information are required:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Cover Letter.
3. Teaching Statement.
4. Research Statement.
5. Recent teaching evaluations, if available.
6. Up to five representative publications or other writing samples.
7. Names and email addresses of three referees.

Each referee will be contacted through Interfolio to upload their reference.

Applicants should ensure that their research and teaching statements address the position’s focus on economics, computational methods, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Application Review and Appointment Date

Application Review: Begins immediately and continues on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Anticipated Appointment: Academic year 2027–2028.

The University anticipates that the successful candidate will be able to begin the appointment and relocate to Abu Dhabi during the 2027–2028 academic year.

The appointment is subject to final budget approval.

No fixed application deadline is stated.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

NYU Abu Dhabi is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusion, belonging, dignity, mutual respect, and non-discrimination.

The University welcomes applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to its diverse, multidisciplinary research and teaching community.

In accordance with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply.

This statement does not indicate that the vacancy is restricted to Emirati nationals.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official NYU Abu Dhabi Interfolio recruitment listing for the position.

Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio, rather than by email.

The exact position-specific Interfolio application URL was not included in the supplied advertisement.

University Website: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/

Applicants should locate the corresponding official vacancy and complete the application using the institution’s designated Interfolio submission process.

Job Summary

Field	Details
Employer	New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
Country	United Arab Emirates
City	Abu Dhabi
Division	Social Science
Tenure Home	Economics Programme
Graduate Affiliation	MSc in Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI (MIDSAI)
Job Title	Assistant Professor of Economics and Computational Social Science
Academic Rank	Assistant Professor
Appointment Type	Tenure-track
Primary Discipline	Economics
Specialisation	Economics, AI, Data Science and Computational Social Science
Required Qualification	PhD in Economics
Research Expectations	Active research agenda and important scholarly contributions in economics and AI
Research Areas	Big Data, Machine Learning, NLP, Image/Video Analysis, Network Inference, Computational Finance, Online Platforms, Algorithmic Behaviour
Interdisciplinary Experience	Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams particularly valued
Teaching Load	Three courses per academic year
Graduate Teaching	One course annually for MIDSAI
Minimum Experience	No specific number of years stated
Salary	Not specified
Benefits	Relocation allowance, educational assistance for dependants, health and wellness services, research and teaching support
Anticipated Start Date	Academic year 2027–2028
Appointment Condition	Subject to final budget approval
Required Application Materials	CV, cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, teaching evaluations if available, up to five publications/writing samples, three referee contacts
Application Platform	Interfolio
Email Applications	Not accepted
Application Deadline	Rolling review until filled
Eligibility Note	Emirati candidates encouraged to apply; not an Emirati-only vacancy
University Website	https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/