Recruitment Manager (Investment Sector)

The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for a Research Scientist position to join the research group of Prof. Monica Menendez. The group focuses on monitoring, modeling, and controlling the operations of transportation systems, including multiple transportation modes. 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 new data science ideas.

Minimum Requirements:

1. PhD in engineering, computer science, urban science, or a related field.
2. Experience in transportation, particularly associated with urban science.
3. Excellent communication skills in English.
4. Strong publication record.
5. Scientific creativity.

Salary and Benefits:

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.