Post-Doctoral Associate in Urban Mobility and Transportation Systems
Join NYU Abu Dhabi’s CITIES center to advance interdisciplinary research on urban mobility, transportation systems, and data-driven urban science.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or applied mathematics, less than five years post-PhD, and expertise in transportation, data science, and urban systems.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at New York University Abu Dhabi’s Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) focuses on cutting-edge research in urban mobility, transportation systems, and the intersection of data science with traditional traffic flow theory. The role involves independent high-level research, publishing findings in top-tier journals, and contributing to interdisciplinary projects aligned with NYUAD’s Excellence 2030 Strategic Framework. Applicants will collaborate with researchers across themes like fairness, uncertainty, and cybersecurity, while also supporting teaching, mentoring, and project management. The position emphasizes scientific creativity, strong quantitative and computational skills, and the ability to translate research into real-world urban solutions for Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent high-level scientific research focused on urban mobility and transportation systems.
- Publish and present research findings in high-quality conferences and journals, with an expectation of at least two journal papers per year.
- Support the research group by assisting in project planning, proposal writing, and searching for funding opportunities, including leading at least one proposal annually.
- Execute research projects and proposals within established timelines, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
- Assist in teaching by preparing course materials, grading assignments, and conducting labs or lectures.
- Mentor and support students in their academic and research endeavors.
- Collaborate with researchers across other CITIES themes, such as fairness and uncertainty, to advance comprehensive urban systems research.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, applied mathematics, or a related field, with less than five years of post-PhD experience.
Language: English; proficiency required for academic publishing, teaching, and collaboration.
Instruction: English
Publications: At least two journal papers per year based on one year's work.
- Experience in transportation systems, particularly urban mobility research.
- Strong quantitative and computational skills, including data management.
- Excellent communication skills in English for academic and professional settings.
- Scientific creativity and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, or data analysis techniques relevant to urban systems.
- PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- Less than five years of post-PhD experience.
- Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply in line with UAE regulations.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-07 · open until filled
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, academic transcripts, and contact information for three referees. The research statement should outline specific projects the candidate intends to lead within CITIES and potential collaborators. Applications are evaluated immediately until the position is filled.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research interests
- Academic transcripts
- Contact information for three referees
Contact
CITIES Center· Recruitment Contact
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