Research Scientist in the Division of Science

2 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates New York University Full time 120,000 - 240,000 per year

New York University: NYU - Global: Abu Dhabi: AD_Science

Location

Abu Dhabi

Open Date

Oct 15, 2025

Description

The research group of Prof. Gelfand in the Division of, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a research scientist to work on the visualization and analysis of optical spectroscopic integral field unit (IFU) data. The successful applicant will become a member of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) V project Local Volume Mapper (LVM), which is currently conducting the large optical spectroscopic survey of the Milky Way and Magellanic Clouds. In addition to working with the LVM team of the reduction of this data, in particular the visualization tools needed to effectively disseminate this data to the broader scientific community. In addition to work on LVM, the successful applicant is expected to contribute to ongoing optical spectroscopic studies of high-energy astrophysical sources – including active galactic nuclei (AGN) and supernova remnant (SNRs) – as well as lead their own research projects.

Applicants must have a PhD in physics, astronomy, astrophysics or related field. Demonstrated experience working on data visualization optical IFU data is also greatly preferred.

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Gelfand at

About NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity's shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi's high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.



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