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Description The Center for Behavioral Institutional Design, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit several postdoctoral researchers interested in exploring the origins of human behavioral diversity, developing empirically-informed models of human behavior, and designing innovative institutions and policies for promoting social welfare. C-BID offers a vibrant and stimulating research environment, with opportunities to engage in high-impact projects and collaborations. Postdoctoral researchers join an active international community of scholars and fellow postdocs and benefit from a world-class seminar series. The Center also hosts numerous workshops, conferences, and other academic events that foster collaboration, idea exchange, and visibility, providing an exceptional platform for advancing researchers’ work and academic careers. The ideal candidate is highly ambitious, well-trained, self-motivated, hard-working, equally capable of working alone and as part of a team, and holds a PhD in economics or a related field. The position requires expertise in either experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods or, ideally, a combination of these methods. Excellent communication skills in English, the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential. Successful applicants are expected to publish research in leading peer-reviewed journals in social science or leading interdisciplinary journals, and work both individually and in close collaboration with the C-BID team: Olivier Bochet, Nikos Nikiforakis, and John Wooders. The position provides a salary higher than internationally competitive rates for postdoctoral research positions, in addition to substantial benefits (generous housing, transportation and travel allowances, educational subsidies for children), together with full health insurance and retirement contributions. The UAE does not levy income tax. Appointments will be for two years, renewable for at least one additional year conditional on a satisfactory evaluation of performance. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement highlighting past and current research experience, a transcript and at least two reference letters, all in PDF format. Note that this position is NOT located in the United States. You must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE. For any questions, please email: Nikos Nikiforakis (n.nikiforakis@gmail.com) or John Wooders (john.wooders@nyu.edu). About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.  NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Description The Future-Generation of Resilient and Infrastructure Design Technology Hub (Future-GRID TecH) in the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit one motivated post-doctoral associate (or research scientist for experienced candidates with 5 years of post-PhD experience). The candidate will work under the supervision of Future-GRID TecH director Dr. Mohamed Moustafa to carry out cutting-edge research in the broad area of future structures and resilient infrastructure systems with interest in applications of new and emerging technologies. Particular areas of interest include: structural 3D printing (metals, concrete, and composites) computational mechanics and structural topology optimization vision-based structural health monitoring autonomous and drone-based infrastructure inspection and vibration monitoring Successful candidates must hold a PhD degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Material Engineering. Other related field such as Computer Science, Nuclear Engineering, and Material Science are also welcomed. Required qualifications include: strong communication and presentation skills; a track record in writing and publishing peer-reviewed journal publications; and previous or relevant experience in mentoring or supervising undergraduate student research or junior graduate students. A formal training, education, or certification in a secondary area (beyond the main PhD focus) such as additive manufacturing, advanced/hybrid manufacturing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, UAVs, etc. is a plus. Other preferred qualifications include: expertise in programming and coding (preferably using Python and C++) and GUI development; expertise in computational mechanics and finite element simulation and modeling; expertise in laboratory and multi-scale experimental testing at the material, component, and structural levels. The candidates will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD-level scientists and undergraduate students, conduct high-quality “innovative and independent” experimental, analytical, and/or computational research, publish research work and results in scientific peer-reviewed journals and conferences, mentor undergraduate students, and participate in writing research grant proposals. To be considered, all applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format via Interfolio: Cover letter Curriculum vitae with full publication list Statement of research interests and plan Transcript 2 Recommendation letters  Three sample (recent and/or most relevant) journal publications Contact details of two references The terms of employment include a highly competitive salary, medical insurance, housing allowance, annual home-leave travel, and educational subsidies for children (if applicable). Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled. If you have any questions or require more information, please email: mohamed.moustafa@nyu.edu 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. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply

Department: Department of Anthropology – Faculty of Science Deadline: 31 May 2026 Start date: 1.7. 2026 or negotiable Job type: full-time Job field: Project management, grants | Science and research | Education and schooling Bursar of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Biological Anthropology – Demographic Responses to Urbanization Workplace: Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Czech Republic Type of Contract: Temporary position with 1.5-year contract, non-academic Working Hours: 1 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week) Expected Start Date: 1 July 2026 or negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non-EU candidates Number of Open Positions: 1 Pay: CZK 50,000 per month Application Deadline: 31. 5. 2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 (Recognised Researcher) About the Workplace Masaryk University is a modern, dynamic and attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 7 000 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, a holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research-oriented faculty, offering university education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of the Masaryk University generating around 40 % of MU research results. Department of Anthropology MU is a research- and education-oriented unit focused on the biological, social, and cultural dimensions of humankind. It hosts Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs and brings together over 120 undergraduate and graduate students within an active research environment. Research integrates biological and behavioral approaches, with strong expertise in biological anthropology, bioarchaeology, and forensic anthropology. The department provides access to well-equipped research facilities, including an isotope laboratory with dedicated sample preparation, ultra-microbalance, and clean-lab rooms; an osteology laboratory with extensive teaching and comparative collections; and a forensic laboratory equipped with advanced 3D human morphology acquisition systems and biological data processing platforms. These infrastructures support interdisciplinary research and advanced analytical training. The Department comprises 20 faculty members and researchers actively engaged in research, teaching, and international scientific collaboration, providing a dynamic environment for postdoctoral development. The BITE Brno project, funded by the Czech Science Foundation, investigates the biological and biosocial dimensions of urbanization in Brno between the 9th and 19th centuries through an integrated bioarchaeological framework. It combines demographic, health, and landscape perspectives to explore how urbanization shaped population structure and lived experiences over the longue durée. By focusing on a single urban setting and treating multiple burial grounds as components of a coherent population, the project enables the analysis of large-scale patterns (ca. 1,000 individuals) using complementary state-of-the-art analytical approaches within a collaborative research framework. The position specifically focuses on reconstructing demographic structures and mobility patterns to better understand biological responses to urbanization. The BITE Brno project invites applications from qualified candidates to support and advance the project’s research objectives. Job Description: Key Duties: Lead and coordinate the paleodemographic analysis of a large archaeological human skeletal assemblage. Perform sex and age-at-death estimation (adults and non-adults) using established osteological methods. Apply and/or contribute to the development of complementary approaches (e.g. cementochronology, proteomic sex estimation). Work efficiently on a large dataset while ensuring analytical consistency and data quality. Participate in the integration of demographic data with other project datasets (e.g. isotopic, paleopathological, and archaeological data). Contribute to statistical analyses and interpretation of population structure in relation to urbanization. Ensure high standards of data recording, consistency, and quality control across the assemblage. Prepare and co-author scientific publications and project outputs within project timelines. Collaborate with project partners and contribute to student supervision when relevant. Skills and Qualifications: Required selection criteria: PhD in anthropology, bioarchaeology, biological anthropology, palaeobiology, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in biological profiling and paleodemographic analysis of archaeological human remains (preferably in inhumation contexts). Ability to work efficiently and independently on large osteological datasets. Strong organizational skills and attention to data quality and consistency. Ability to manage workload autonomously and meet deadlines. Good communication skills and ability to work within a team. Proficiency in English (minimum B2 level, both written and spoken). Preferred selection criteria: Experience working with large skeletal assemblages. Experience with data recording and data management practices. Interest or experience in sampling and sample preparation for cementochronology and proteomic analyses. Experience with statistical analysis (e.g. R or equivalent). Experience contributing to scientific publications. Valid category B driving license (for field or collection access, if applicable). Additional Information: Czech is not required. Training in specific analytical approaches (e.g. cementochronology or proteomic methods) will be provided if needed. Informal inquiries about the position can be sent to Dr. Kévin Salesse (k.salesse@sci.muni.cz). We Offer: An interesting job in a dynamically-expanding university area. Flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs in family and career compatibility. Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of paid vacation per year, pension insurance contribution/long-term investment product/nursery/children´s group allowance, a financial meal allowance, lunches in canteens of MU, Multisport card, psychological counselling, vaccinations free of charge, discounted language courses, exclusive mobile tariff offer by Vodafone, childcare groups at Campus and Komenského náměstí. Opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo). Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno. Application Process: The application shall be submitted online by 31 May 2026 (23:59, GMT+2) via an e-application, please find the reference to the e-application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide the following: A curriculum vitae (max. 5 pages, in English). A letter of motivation (max. 3 pages, in English) explaining the candidate's interest in and relevant experience for the research activities described above. Contact information for two potential referees familiar with the candidate’s academic background. After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. Selection Process: Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page. We are looking forward to hearing from you!