"Post-doctoral Associate"

We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have a PhD in one of the broadly defined social sciences including history, economic history, archeology, and anthropology. The appointment will begin September 1, 2026, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years.

The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Georgi Derluguian and Robert C. Allen. The collaborative research will be on the evolution of Afro-Eurasian world economy during the ‘Bronze Age’ with a particular focus on Arabian desert and the Eurasian steppe outliers of the so-called ‘first civilizations’.

We seek a candidate with expertise in the informed reproduction of ancient technologies testing in experiments both the use value of objects and the skills/time involved in their manufacturing. The candidate should have knowledge of, and experience with: 1) copper, tin, and bronze — both their chemical properties and experience working with them in a foundry; 2) working on sites in the areas where these materials were mined and fabricated; 3) Geographical Information Systems in mapping these data and analyzing spatial patterns. An experience of working in/administering a museum is a plus. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research with the multidisciplinary science labs (e.g. archeochemistry, metallography) on NYUAD campus and at the research wings of the newly-founded UAE museums. The primary focus is on research cooperation with historical sociologists and economists. An experience in community outreach will add another hefty plus to such candidate.

The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science.

For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Professor Georgi Derluguian at gd44@nyu.edu. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2025.