Postdoctoral Associate in Economic Demography and Household Dynamics
Explore fluid household structures in low- and middle-income countries with collaborative research at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in economics, demography, or international development, skilled in large-scale data analysis (R, Stata, Python) and interested in household dynamics and economic development.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at NYU Abu Dhabi focuses on redefining household dynamics in developing economies. The successful candidate will split their time between independent research and collaborative work with Professors Torsten Figueiredo Walter and Luca Maria Pesando, examining how household size and composition evolve over time and space. The project challenges traditional household models by linking structural changes to economic development, poverty metrics, and intra-household decision-making. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in economics, demography, or a related field, with expertise in large-scale data analysis and household surveys. The role offers a dynamic environment within a diverse research community in Abu Dhabi.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research on household dynamics in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on structural changes over time and space.
- Collaborate with supervisors on a project quantifying global variations in household size and composition, linking them to economic development and poverty metrics.
- Analyze large-scale household surveys, censuses, and other data sources using advanced statistical and computational methods (R, Stata, Python, GIS).
- Publish findings in high-impact academic journals and present research at international conferences.
- Engage with a diverse postdoctoral and faculty community in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi.
- Optionally participate in teaching activities for compensation, subject to availability.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in economics, demography, international development, sociology, public policy, or a closely related field (or expected to receive the degree shortly).
Language: English; proficiency required for academic communication and collaboration.
Instruction: English
- Expertise in handling large-scale household surveys and censuses.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools: R, Stata, Python, and GIS.
- Strong background in applied econometrics and statistical analysis.
- Familiarity with academic writing and publishing standards.
- Ability to work with cross-sectional and longitudinal data.
- No teaching requirement, but teaching experience may be available for compensation.
- Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply in line with UAE regulations.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-15
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a full publication list and contact details for at least two referees, and a writing sample. Letters of reference will be requested for shortlisted candidates only. Questions can be directed to the supervisors via email.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae with full publication list
- Contact details for at least two referees
- Writing sample
Contact
Torsten Figueiredo Walter and Luca Maria Pesando· Supervisors
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