Postdoctoral Associate in Behavioral Institutional Design
Explore human behavioral diversity and design evidence-based institutions with NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Behavioral Institutional Design.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers in economics or related fields with expertise in experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods, seeking to advance behavioral research and policy design in a multidisciplinary environment.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (C-BID) at NYU Abu Dhabi focuses on investigating the origins of human behavioral diversity and developing empirically grounded models of behavior. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design innovative institutions and policies aimed at enhancing social welfare. The role offers access to a vibrant research community, world-class seminars, and opportunities to publish in leading interdisciplinary journals. The position is ideal for researchers with expertise in experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods who are eager to contribute to high-impact projects in behavioral economics and policy design.
What you'll do
- Conduct research on the origins of human behavioral diversity using experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods.
- Develop empirically informed models of human behavior to inform institutional design and policy-making.
- Collaborate closely with the C-BID team to design innovative institutions and policies aimed at promoting social welfare.
- Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed journals in social science or interdisciplinary fields.
- Participate in workshops, conferences, and seminars to foster collaboration and academic exchange.
- Engage in high-impact projects and contribute to the advancement of behavioral research and policy design.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in economics or a related field
Language: English; proficiency required for research and collaboration
Instruction: English
Publications: Research publications in leading peer-reviewed journals in social science or interdisciplinary fields
- Expertise in experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods in behavioral economics or related disciplines
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Scientific creativity and problem-solving skills
- Experience in publishing research in leading peer-reviewed journals
- Must be within the first 5 years of receiving the PhD
- Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-24
Applicants must submit a cover letter, job market paper, curriculum vitae, research statement highlighting past and current research experience, transcript, and at least three reference letters, all in PDF format. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
- Cover letter
- Job market paper
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement highlighting past and current research experience
- Transcript
- Three reference letters
Contact
Nikos Nikiforakis / John Wooders· Supervisors
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