Junior Research Scientist in the Center for Interacting Urban Networks - Dr. Melina Platas

Description

The Center for Interacting Urban Networks, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a Junior Research Scientist to support a set of projects on air pollution and environmental policy in the UAE and globally. These projects include measuring perceptions of and assessing knowledge about air quality, identifying and pursuing strategies to engage with policy makers on environmental issues, and extending efforts in data collection on and public engagement with air quality readings. The successful applicant will contribute to interdisciplinary research centered on these topics.

The qualified candidate will have a Masters in the social sciences and experience working on quantitative analysis. This position requires excellent computational and data management skills.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a transcript or Degree, and the contact information for referees, who may be contacted through the selection process. The research statement should outline research experience related to the study of air pollution or environmental policy. If you have any questions, please email us at nyuad.cities@nyu.edu.

Evaluations will start immediately until the role is filled. The start date for this position is September 1st, 2026.

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 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 to propel the city of Abu Dhabi and the UAE into a more prosperous and sustainable future. CITIES leverages the expertise of faculty members from the four D2ivisions 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.