Research Assistant in the Division of Social Science [Political Conflict] - Dr. Joan Barceló | New York University Job at New York University, United Arab Emirates

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  • New York University
  • United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Division of Social Science, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research assistant to support ongoing research on the attitudinal and behavioral consequences of political violence.

The successful applicant will contribute to a large-scale project on the long-term effects of violent conflict. This work involves conducting systematic literature reviews, obtaining and processing replication datasets, and performing advanced quantitative analyses. The research assistant will work closely with faculty to reanalyze existing studies, reconstruct key statistical models, and document methodological approaches to ensure transparency and replicability. The role also includes assisting with data visualization, contributing to the development of meta-analytic regressions, and preparing research findings for publication.

The position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in political science, conflict studies, and quantitative methods. The research assistant will work in a collaborative environment alongside faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications:

  • A BA in political science or a related field.
  • Strong quantitative skills, including experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, or Python).
  • Familiarity with meta-analysis, replication studies, and data collection methodologies is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, Research statement, degree copy/ transcript, and two letters of reference (all in PDF format). Questions can be directed to Prof. Joan Barceló at [email protected]

About NYUAD:

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

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