"Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Mathematics) - Dr. Pierre Youssef"

NYU Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new model of higher education for a global world, dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and to advancing cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. Drawing on the strengths of the NYU global network, it offers an outstanding liberal arts and sciences education to students from the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and around the world, with a distinctive focus on intercultural understanding and leadership. It supports innovative research and graduate education programs that push forward the frontiers of knowledge and respond in powerful and interdisciplinary ways to vital global and local challenges.

Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a post-doctoral associate, starting Fall 2026 to work under the supervision of Prof. Pierre Youssef on subjects including (in no particular order):

• Random Matrix Theory
• Free Probability
• Functional and concentration inequalities
• Mixing times of Markov chains

While excellent candidates with other research interest may be considered, a priority will be given to those able to relate to one or several of the above topics. For more information on the research directions, applicants are encouraged to check Prof. Pierre Youssef’s research profile.

The probability group at New York University Abu Dhabi is rapidly growing with a weekly seminar in place. The research interests of the other faculty as well as the organized activities can be found on the Abu Dhabi Stochastics Group page.

The Post-doctoral fellow will be appointed for a duration of two years. Applications are open immediately and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A starting date earlier than fall 2026 is also possible. Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, statistics or theoretical computer science.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.

Further questions may be directed to Professor Pierre Youssef at yp27@nyu.edu.

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.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Mathematics, statistics or theoretical computer science.

Application Instructions To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a maximum three pages summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format.