The newly established Center for Behavioral Institutional Design (C-BID), New York University Abu Dhabi, is inviting applications for a Research Assistant interested in exploring the origins of human behavioral diversity, developing empirically-informed models of human behavior, and designing innovative institutions and policies for promoting social welfare.



This position is designed for candidates with background in Economics, but is also suited for candidates from a broad range of disciplines such as Social and Behavioral Sciences, Mathematics, and computer science. Ideally, the candidate will have some expertise in either experimental, empirical, or theoretical methods or, ideally, a combination of these methods. Excellent communication skills in English, the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and scientific creativity are essential.

The applicant will work in a uniquely multidisciplinary environment consisting of 4 NYUAD faculty, several post-docs...