"Research Scholar (Part-time)"

PART TIME RESEARCH SCHOLAR

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

The Resilient Urban Networks (RUN) Lab at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Scholar to work on projects in data science and computational modeling to understand the impact of urban interventions. 

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The RUN Lab is home to a highly collaborative, vibrant group of young scholars, with complementary expertise across theory, experiments, and computation. 

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for analyzing large scale urban mobility behavior datasets and predicting the socioeconomic impacts of urban interventions. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in data science, causal inference, and network modeling as exemplified by a strong publication record. Previous experience on handling large scale datasets is necessary. 

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position begins at $26.37 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification. 

Expected start date and period of employment

Expected start date is June 1, 2025. This position is expected to be for 3 months.

Part time appointments would require a work schedule of approximately 15 hours per week.

Candidates should have at least a MS in urban science and analytics or a related field and two (2) years of related experience. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Applicants should submit the following information:

• Cover letter
• up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
• names and contact information for three references.

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: takahiroyabe@nyu.edu 

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.