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Opava, Czechia
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Slezská univerzita v Opavě is one of the youngest universities in the Czech Republic, having been established in 1991. The university is located in the city of Opava. Opava is a centre of the historical region of Silesia, and is known for its business and culture. The university is a member of the European University Association, and specialises in humanities and economics. The university has three faculties: philosophy and science; public policies and mathematics. All of the faculties offer courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate levels. Courses include: geometry and global analysis, mathematical analysis, business economics and management, and theoretical physics. Students have the opportunity to study abroad while at the institution as the university has an abundance of domestic and international partners. Partnered Institutions are based in the following countries: Ireland, Austria, Turkey, Slovenia, Poland, Vietnam, USA, Russia, Taiwan, Hungary, Japan, Germany, Denmark, China, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Slovakia, and the Republic of Kazakhstan. There are a plethora of sites to see, attractions to visit, and culture to explore in Opava. These include the Novy Dvur Arboretum; the oldest museum in the Czech Republic, the Silesian Museum; Vanek Hill ski resort; and Radun Chateau. The city is surrounded by natural beauty with the Opava River and mountain range.

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Masaryk University

Czech Republic, Brno

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Czech Republic, Brno


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Competitive

Posted

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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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The University of Sydney

Australia, Sydney


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Salary

$89,755 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

Posted

8 Mar 2026

Post-Doctoral Associate in Transportation Systems and Urban Science

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi

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New York University Abu Dhabi Corporation

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi


Description The Division of Engineering and the Center for Interacting Urban Networks (CITIES) at New York University Abu Dhabi are inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the research group of Prof. Monica Menendez. The group focuses on monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of multimodal transportation systems. Particular attention is paid to new vehicle technologies and data sources; as well as the combination of traditional traffic flow theory concepts with new empirically derived models and data science ideas. Applicants must have received a PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or a related field. Experience in transportation, in particular related to urban science is required. Additionally, excellent communication skills in English and scientific creativity are essential. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. The terms of employment are very competitive and include a flexible working environment, annual home-leave travel allowance, generous housing and relocation benefits, medical insurance with access to world-class facilities, as well as educational subsidies for children. Salaries are tax-free in the UAE (for US tax, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion can be used). The researchers will have dedicated funds for traveling, computing, publications, and access to excellent world-class research facilities.  Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, at least two reference letters and a transcript, all in PDF format. Please visit our website at https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research.html for instructions and information on how to apply. If you have any questions, please email: monica.menendez@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. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

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Salary is dependent upon qualifications

Posted

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Arts and Humanities

  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics

Business and Economics

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business and Management

Computer Science

  • Computer Science

Education Studies

  • Education

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Physical Sciences

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  • Physics and Astronomy

Social Sciences

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  • Politics and International Studies