Junior Research Scientist in the Division of Social Science (CTED) - Dr. Yaw Nyarko

New York University
📍 Abu Dhabi, United States, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

The Center for Technology, Economics, and Development (CTED) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications from individuals to be appointed as a Junior Research Scientist (AI-Blockchain Project) for a one-year period, with the possibility of renewal conditional on excellent performance.

The Junior Research Scientist (AI-Blockchain Research) will support advanced, quantitatively intensive research at CTED with a primary focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, mathematical modeling, and computational analysis. The Junior Research Scientist will play a central role in supporting research design, algorithmic development, data analysis, and coding tasks across CTED’s interdisciplinary projects. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Yaw Nyarko, and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), Dr. Raša Karapandža, the Junior Research Scientist will contribute to AI-driven and blockchain-enabled research related to commodities markets and...

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Job Details

  • Location Abu Dhabi, United States
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 03, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 12, 2026