We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have a PhD in one of the broadly defined social sciences including history, economic history, archeology, and anthropology. 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 Georgi Derluguian and Robert C. Allen. The collaborative research will be on the evolution of Afro-Eurasian world economy during the ‘Bronze Age’ with a particular focus on Arabian desert and the Eurasian steppe outliers of the so-called ‘first civilizations’. We seek a candidate with expertise in the informed reproduction of ancient technologies testing in experiments both the use value of objects and the skills/time involved in their manufacturing. The candidate should have knowledge of, and experience with: 1) copper, tin, and bronze — both their chemical properties and experience working with them in a foundry; 2) working on sites in the areas where these materials were mined and fabricated; 3) Geographical Information Systems in mapping these data and analyzing spatial patterns. An experience of working in/administering a museum is a plus. The successful candidate will engage in collaborative research with the multidisciplinary science labs (e.g. archeochemistry, metallography) on NYUAD campus and at the research wings of the newly-founded UAE museums. The primary focus is on research cooperation with historical sociologists and economists. An experience in community outreach will add another hefty plus to such candidate. 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, curriculum vitae with full publication list, statement of research interests, transcript and two letters of reference, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Professor Georgi Derluguian at gd44@nyu.edu. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2025. Working for NYUAD To help Postdoctoral Associates and faculty thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance to ensure a smooth transition to Abu Dhabi. It includes a competitive salary; housing and transportation allowances; educational assistance for your dependents attending school in the UAE; and access to health and wellness services. Click here (https://nyuad.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyuad/about/careers/magazines/NYU-Abu-Dhabi-Compensation-and-Benefits.pdf) for more information on benefits for you and your family. 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. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability