Post-Doctoral Associate

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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job description

The division of engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a motivated post-doctoral associate with a strong background in game theory, control systems, and/or learning theory to join the research team of Prof. Muhammad Umar B. Niazi. The position focuses on the design and implementation of incentive mechanisms for sociotechnical and cyber-physical-human systems with particular emphasis on smart mobility and urban transportation. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research in:

  • Adaptive incentive mechanism design for complex sociotechnical systems
  • Strategic learning and equilibrium-seeking algorithms in transportation networks
  • Game-theoretic approaches to cybersecurity and security games
  • Integration of human behavior modeling in smart mobility systems

Required qualifications

The requirements for applicants include:

  • Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer science, operations research, applied mathematics, or related fields
  • Strong background in game theory, mechanism design, control systems, and/or learning theory
  • Programming proficiency and experience with simulation tools
  • Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Duration

The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension based on performance and research output.

How to apply

Please submit the following documents in PDF format:

  • Detailed CV
  • Transcripts of master's and PhD degrees
  • Research statement (max 2 pages)
  • Three representative publications
  • Contact information for three academic references

Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. The tentative start date of the position is September 1, 2025.

What we offer
  • Competitive salary package
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Generous housing allowance
  • Transportation allowance
  • Travel allowance for conferences and research activities
  • Educational subsidies for children
  • Comprehensive medical insurance coverage
  • Relocation assistance package
  • Access to state-of-the-art computing resources and research equipment
  • Opportunities for professional development and networking
  • Collaborative and innovative research environment

About NYU Abu Dhabi

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, NYU Abu Dhabi serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing through its academic, research, and creative activities.

Equal opportunity employer. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

Required experience

Not specified.

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Employment type

Full time

Vacancy

1 position available

Job Function: Research & Development (R&D)

Company Industry: Education

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