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Description We are inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in sociology, social psychology, computational social science, computer science, information science, data science, or a closely related field. The appointment will begin September 1, 2026, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years. The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Mario D. Molina, Minsu Park, and Blaine Robbins. The collaborative research will be large-scale analyses of digital traces (e.g., Yelp, Airbnb, Stack Exchange) and virtual lab experiments to study how ingroup favoritism and group boundaries coevolve in multiplex communities; how attribute- and opinion-based cues shape insider/outsider categorization, intergroup relations, and social cohesion; and how to design interventions that promote inclusivity, fairness, and productive discourse online. We seek a candidate with expertise in the following four areas: (1) working with large-scale digital trace data; (2) building and running natural language processing and machine learning workflows; (3) experimental design and causal inference (including virtual lab experiments); and/or (4) network or computational modeling. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in applying these tools to questions of group formation, intergroup relations, and the distribution of resources on online platforms. This is an excellent position for a computational social scientist or a computer/data scientist eager to transition into the social sciences. The position does not require teaching, but it may be possible to get teaching experience for compensation. You would join a group of over 20 post-doctoral fellows and 70 faculty in the Division of Social Science. For consideration, applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, a statement of research interests, two letters of reference, transcript and one writing sample, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email the Principal Investigators: Professors Mario D. Molina (mdmolina@nyu.edu), Minsu Park (mp5500@nyu.edu), and Blaine Robbins (bgr3@nyu.edu). Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2025. About NYU Abu Dhabi 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

General Information Job Family: Academic College/Department: QU Health. VPMHS office Supervisor: Director for clinical affairs Working Relationships Internal Relationships QU Health colleges (CMED, CDEN, CPH, CNUR, CHS) Clinical faculty Clinical appointments committee QU Health Director for Clinical Education Heads of Clinical Training for colleges External Relationships Clinical affiliates (HMC, PHCC, Sidra, Aspetar, private hospitals and clinics) External stakeholders related to clinical education and licensing Job Summary and Key Responsibilities Job Summary The Clinical Appointment Specialist is responsible for organizing and overseeing clinical appointments and faculty licensing. This position ensures smooth collaboration between QU Health and its clinical affiliates by handling faculty appointments, licensing, and QU Health Graduates’ recruitment. Moreover, the Clinical Appointment Specialist acts as a primary point of contact with external stakeholders, contributing to the effectiveness and success of clinical education programs. Responsibilities include also supporting the development of innovative evaluation tools and manages data collection, reporting, and the dissemination of information through reports and newsletters. Key Responsibilities The candidate of this position will be responsible to effectively work with multiple interfaces including colleges (departments heads, associate dean for academic affairs, and dean); colleges under the QU-Health cluster (QU-health Director for clinical education and heads of clinical training for colleges); and clinical Affiliates (mainly, but not limited to HMC; PHCC, Sidra; Aspetar, and private hospitals and clinics).  And MOPH for licensing. Roles and Responsibilities include: Clinical Appointments: Facilitate Clinical Affiliate Engagement and Streamline the Clinical Appointment Process: Act as the primary point of contact for clinical affiliates, providing comprehensive support and guidance throughout the application and recruitment process at various QU Health colleges (CMED, CDEN, CPH, CNUR, and CHS).  Offering guidance and answering questions to help applicants navigate the process successfully. Tracking the status of applications and communicating updates to applicants in a timely manner. Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical affiliates, ensuring a positive and efficient experience. Oversee the entire clinical appointment process, collaborating closely with clinical faculty to ensure a smooth and efficient application and recruitment workflow. Develop and implement standardized procedures to optimize efficiency and transparency. Conduct Thorough Application Reviews: Review applications from clinical affiliates, meticulously checking for completeness and accuracy.  Request additional details or information from applicants as needed to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. Create and maintain detailed checklists for applicants to ensure all required documentation and information are submitted for rank recommendations.  Monitor Offer Status sent by the Academic Recruitment Office: Follow up and track the status of offers sent by the Academic Recruitment Office to clinical affiliates. Monitor acceptance rates and manage appeals from applicants, ensuring timely and appropriate responses Manage Applicant Appeals: Respond to appeals from clinical appointment applicants in a timely and professional manner. Prepare comprehensive appeal cases for review by the Appeals Committee, ensuring all relevant information is presented accurately. Manage Clinical Appointments and Renewals: Manage and organize all aspects of clinical appointments and contract renewals, ensuring adherence to university policies and procedures. Maintain accurate records of appointments and renewals, tracking key dates and deadlines. Oversee Applications for Promotion: Manage and organize requests from clinical affiliates seeking promotion to a higher rank. Carefully review each application to ensure it meets all requirements and adheres to university policies and procedures. Communicate with applicants regarding their eligibility for promotion. Provide detailed explanations to those who do not meet the criteria for a higher rank, offering guidance and support for future applications. For eligible applicants, develop and maintain detailed checklists to ensure all required documentation and information is submitted for rank recommendations. Oversee Annual Appraisal Process: Manage the annual appraisal process for all clinical appointees, sending timely reminders and completeness of appraisal responses collecting feedback from colleagues and clerkship directors to verify the accuracy. Track clinical affiliates research output Systematically track the research output of clinical affiliates, ensuring that they accurately attribute their publications to QU as their affiliation and contacting affiliates as needed. Analyze the impact of clinical affiliates' publications on QU's research ranking and visibility by using tools like SciVal and Elsevier. Create and maintain a comprehensive database of clinical affiliates' research profiles and Scopus IDs for each affiliate.  Manage Clinical Teaching/Research Awards: Announce and promote clinical teaching/research awards, providing guidance and support to clinical affiliates throughout the application process.  Review applications and prepare documentation for review by the Awards Committee. Coordinate Clinical Appointment Events: Plan and execute clinical appointment events, managing logistics, invitations, and communication with VIPs.  Oversee all aspects of event preparation to ensure a successful and engaging experience for attendees. Ensure Data Accuracy and Consistency: Manage the archiving and maintain an up-to-date database for all clinical appointments, ensuring accurate and accessible records. Communicate regularly with HR after each recruitment cycle to ensure that the records of clinical affiliates are accurate and consistent across all departments and systems. Address any discrepancies promptly. Prepare Comprehensive Annual Reports: Compile and submit annual reports for the unit, including statistics on new, renewed, and non-renewed appointments, as well as achievements and contributions of clinical faculty. Analyze data and provide insights to inform decision-making. Provide Logistical Support: Offer logistical support to clinical appointees, including arranging on-campus visits, coordinating lectures, and facilitating access to necessary resources. Licensing Function of QU Faculty Members: Facilitate Licensing Applications: Provide comprehensive support to QU faculty members throughout the licensing application process and requirements. Ensuring application files are complete, accurate, and submitted on time. Acting as a liaison between faculty and the licensing authority (e.g., Department of Healthcare Professions - DHP). Troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the application process. Manage Licensing Documentation: Oversee the collection and verification of all necessary documentation for faculty licensing applications. (Academic credentials and transcripts, Professional certifications and licenses. and other relevant documents as required by the licensing authority. Process License Transfers and Renewals: Manage the timely and accurate processing of license transfers and renewals for QU faculty members. Tracking license expiration dates and initiating renewal processes in advance.  Facilitating the transfer of licenses for faculty members joining QU from other institutions or countries. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines. Maintain Licensing Database: Establish and maintain a comprehensive database of all licensed QU (contact information, license type and status, expiration dates and renewal history), any other relevant information related to faculty licensure. Monitor Compliance with DHP Regulations: Monitor QU Health faculty members' clinical practice to ensure compliance with DHP regulations and maintain their clinical licensure. This may involve: Staying up to date on DHP regulations and any changes that may occur.  Providing guidance and support to faculty on licensing requirements and best practices. Conducting periodic audits of faculty clinical practice to ensure compliance. Focal Point with External Stakeholders: Assists in coordinating, supervising, and completing special projects as appropriate. Perform other tasks and duties that may be occasionally required to meet the requirements of the role and the aims of the University. Act as the primary point of contact between stakeholders (HMC, HMDAC, MOPH, PHCC, other institutions) and the health cluster. Ensure smooth communication and address any challenges or concerns that arise during clinical affiliation. Represent QU Health in HMC-HR Meetings: Serve as the primary representative for QU Health in meetings with Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Human Resources department. Track and prepare agreements in line with the existing MOUs between HMC and QU, with a focus on the recruitment of QU graduates. Collaborate with HMC-HR to facilitate the recruitment of QU graduates into HMC, by sharing information about QU Health programs and graduate Tracking the hiring and onboarding of QU graduates at HMC and provide updates on the recruitment process for QU graduates at HMC. Streamlining QU faculty supervision for QU students completing clinical placements at HMC. Any other academic-related issues that may arise between QU and HMC. Qualifications Education and Certifications MSc or equivalent in health-related fields PhD degree or equivalent in health-related fields (preferred) Languages Bilingual (Arabic/English) skills preferred but not mandatory. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Experience and workshops and Job requirements Has professional and/or administrative experience in relevant settings. Has documented accomplishments in teaching, research, and service at a level to be appointed as a faculty member in one of the academic departments of the colleges. Competencies Leadership Competencies / Proficiency Level Leadership and Management Skills: Demonstrated leadership and management abilities to effectively guide and develop faculty members and support staff. Effective interactions with other colleges and departments within Qatar University and with external funding agencies and institutions. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conveying information clearly and concisely. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conveying information clearly and concisely. Strong interpersonal skills, building rapport and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse individuals. Ability to respond effectively to communications from various stakeholders, including organizations, colleges, faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Demonstrated ethical behavior, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Critical Thinking: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to solve problems and plan initiatives. Data Interpretation: Ability to interpret technical instructions, including those presented in mathematical or diagram form, and to deal with abstract and concrete variables. Knowledge and Expertise: Understanding of Qatar University's policies and procedures related to faculty appointments, clinical affiliations, and collaborations with external institutions. Behavioral Competencies / Proficiency Level Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative approach, readily sharing information and supporting colleagues. Professionalism and Work Ethic: Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion. Demonstrates reliability and dependability, consistently meeting deadlines and fulfilling commitments. Takes initiative and demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving. Technical Competencies / Proficiency Level Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

HSS AI Position DEPARTMENT: School of Humanities and Social Sciences ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: Applied Linguistics/Translation and Literary Studies/Media and Communication/China Studies/International Studies POSITION TITLE: Open rank from Assistant Professor to full Professor LOCATION: Suzhou Campus SALARY: Internationally competitive ADVERTISEMENT CLOSING DATE: 15th Feb 2026 JOB ID:3742 ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. The University has around 25,000 registered students, including those who are studying at the University of Liverpool. As of September 2025, there are around 1,800 teaching and research staff of various types, including about 1,300 full-time academic staff. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU has opened a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. Alongside these developments, the University is advancing an institution-wide Education + AI strategic framework, integrating artificial intelligence into teaching, research, governance, and industry engagement. This includes the development and deployment of large language model–based platforms to support learning and research, as well as enhanced digital and high-performance computing infrastructure to enable data-intensive and AI-supported research across disciplines. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and innovation, XJTLU hosts a range of AI- and data-focused research centres and laboratories, and has established collaborations with leading Chinese technology and AI companies, as well as public and private sector partners. These initiatives support research in areas such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital society, education technology, and human-centred AI design. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east, with digital and AI-enabled innovation as a key driver. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT the School of Humanities and Social Sciences The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is dedicated to establishing a centre of research excellence that is recognised both within China and internationally. To this end, we offer innovative degree programmes that position graduates for success both in pursuit of employment at leading companies and admission into postgraduate programmes at the world’s best universities. The School also cultivates outreach and partnerships with domestic and international universities, as well as with industry and policy stakeholders. Researching and educating across different disciplines in humanities and social sciences, the School is supported by 100 scholars from more than 15 countries and consists of five academic departments: China Studies International Studies Media and Communication Applied Linguistics Literary and Translation Studies HSS offers eight undergraduate degree programmes and six postgraduate degree programmes, including: BA Chinese Studies   BA International Relations   BA Media and Communication   BA English Studies   BA English and Communication    BA English and Finance   BA English and International Relations   BA Translation and Interpretating   MA Applied Linguistics (specialisation in multilingualism)   MA China Studies   MA international Business and Global Affairs   MA International Relations   MSc Media and Communication   MA TESOL  Each undergraduate programme offers opportunities for students to pursue a 2+2 with the University of Liverpool as well as study abroad programmes at universities around the world. In addition, the School hosts the University of Liverpool’s Year in China programme, welcoming hundreds of Liverpool students to our campus. As a research-intensive university, the School also enrols PhD students across our core disciplines as well as germane ones such as history, sociology, and anthropology. HSS also organises collaborative and collective research projects to explore interactions and dialogues between China and the world, and proactively engages with the wider academic, business, and policy-making communities in the Yangtze River Delta region, as well as nationally and internationally, including in emerging areas related to AI, digital society, and global communication. More details about the School of HSS can be found here: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/school-of-humanities-and-social-sciences RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The successful candidate will be based in one of HSS’ five academic Departments and will contribute to research, teaching, and administration commensurate with their experience. The teaching responsibilities of the colleague will consist of two parts: 1) to lead and develop School-level AI modules and 2) contribute partially to department-level teaching. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate must possess a PhD in computer science or a relevant field within the humanities and social sciences as per the respective descriptions below. Humanities We seek candidates who understand the intersection of AI and the humanities and are capable of integrating AI technologies into their research and teaching, primarily through natural language processing (NLP) to analyse historical texts, literature, and cultural data. Experience with AI tools such as machine learning for sentiment analysis, data mining for social trends, or computational linguistics for linguistic analysis will be highly regarded. Additionally, the ability to instruct students on how AI can be applied to the study of philosophy, ethics, and history is essential. Understanding AI’s implications for privacy, identity, and digital culture is also critical. Social Sciences We seek candidates who can incorporate AI into their research on human behaviour, social trends, and policy analysis and are knowledgeable about AI tools that can analyse large datasets, including predictive modelling, sentiment analysis, or social network analysis. Experience with AI applications in sociology, political science, communication, linguistics, or area studies is vital. The candidate should be equipped to examine AI’s impact on social structures, inequality, and ethics in their work and understand AI’s potential to shape societal norms and public policy. Familiarity with tools such as Python for data analysis and AI-driven surveys or data collection methods is advantageous. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Experience of successful development and implementation of humanities and social sciences curricula, and/or teaching quality enhancement programmes; Experience of working within quality assurance frameworks that are institutional, national and international; Experience working in a transnational educational context with Chinese and/or UK partner institutions; CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas.  Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as  Housing allowance Travel allowance Relocation allowance Kids’ education allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays:  Statutory Holidays (11 days) Annual Leave (36 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website here: https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3742&company=xjtlu    Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References Informal enquiries about the position and the School may be addressed to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, xiaoling.zhang@xjtlu.edu.cn For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Jia.Xu@xjtlu.edu.cn.