New River Community College
Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science – Drs Giuliana Pardell
New River Community College, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
We are inviting applications for a full‑time Post‑Doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in Political Science, Economics or a related discipline. The appointment will begin 1 September 2026, subject to final budget approval, and is available for up to three years.
Position Overview The post‑doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research and half on collaborative research with Professors Giuliana Pardelli and Jeffrey Jensen in the field of political economy, with an emphasis on projects related to fiscal and institutional development.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research projects.
Collaborate on research projects with Professors Pardelli and Jensen.
Develop and manage large, complex datasets.
Apply machine learning workflows, natural language processing (NLP), and text‑as‑data methods.
Possibly teach, upon compensation.
Qualifications
PhD in Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline, or expected to receive one by the appointment start date.
Advanced methodological skills, including the ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets.
Familiarity with machine learning workflows, NLP, and text‑as‑data methods.
Strong substantive interest in using empirical tools to study political institutions, fiscal systems, and long‑run development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following in PDF format: cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a full publication list), statement of research interests, transcript, two letters of reference, and two representative writing samples. Contact Professor Giuliana Pardelli (giuliana.pardelli@nyu.edu) with questions. Applications are accepted until 10 January 2026 on a rolling basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Information for EU Applicants Regarding GDPR For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr.
Additional Information NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated by a major American research university. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
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Position Overview The post‑doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research and half on collaborative research with Professors Giuliana Pardelli and Jeffrey Jensen in the field of political economy, with an emphasis on projects related to fiscal and institutional development.
Responsibilities
Conduct independent research projects.
Collaborate on research projects with Professors Pardelli and Jensen.
Develop and manage large, complex datasets.
Apply machine learning workflows, natural language processing (NLP), and text‑as‑data methods.
Possibly teach, upon compensation.
Qualifications
PhD in Political Science, Economics, or a related discipline, or expected to receive one by the appointment start date.
Advanced methodological skills, including the ability to manage and analyze large, complex datasets.
Familiarity with machine learning workflows, NLP, and text‑as‑data methods.
Strong substantive interest in using empirical tools to study political institutions, fiscal systems, and long‑run development.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following in PDF format: cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a full publication list), statement of research interests, transcript, two letters of reference, and two representative writing samples. Contact Professor Giuliana Pardelli (giuliana.pardelli@nyu.edu) with questions. Applications are accepted until 10 January 2026 on a rolling basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Information for EU Applicants Regarding GDPR For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr.
Additional Information NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East operated by a major American research university. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability.
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