With a focus on world class education and research, New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) provides opportunities for professionals in their chosen fields to join a leading group of dynamic, diverse and committed employees each with one goal: to create an extraordinary global university and research institute. In return, NYUAD is dedicated to employer-of-choice practices to ensure our people remain our strongest assets.
Staff Vacancies
Staff recruitment is administered through the Office of Human Resources, NYUAD, with current vacancies advertised below. To apply for vacancies, please click on the vacancy of interest to you and check that your education, skills and experience meet the minimum criteria required for the position. Should our hiring managers find that your capabilities are suited for the position you have applied for, we will contact you directly for further discussion. In addition, we will keep your application on file for one year for any other suitable future vacancies.
If you are interested in a career with NYUAD and our current vacancies don't suit your skills and experience, please forward a cover letter (detailing your field of interest) and resume to careers.nyuad@nyu.edu. Please note that while we endeavor to contact all candidates, due to the large volume of applications we receive you may not obtain an immediate response. However, you will remain on our database for 12 months for future consideration.
Please note NYUAD is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any resumes submitted become the sole property of NYU Abu Dhabi, Inc.
Vacancy List
Below are a listing of jobs currently available at NYU Abu Dhabi.
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- Clinical Psychologist I (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, U.A.E. At NYU Abu Dhabi, Wellness Counselors play a critical role and multifaceted role as mental health professionals, mentors, advisors and administrative colleagues. The Wellness Counselor (Clinical Psychologist II) provides clinical assessment, psychotherapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention and management for an internationally diverse student body, and oversees a multidisciplinary team of counselors trained in a variety of different psychological disciplines. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Registered Nurse (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, UAE. NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Health and Wellness Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct, individual patient care and education to the NYU Abu Dhabi community in accordance with established medical standards and ethics, and oversee the development and implementation of health education programming at NYU Abu Dhabi. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Assistant Provost, Academic Planning & Operations (AD)
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE. New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint an Assistant Provost for Academic Planning and Operations. The candidate will be expected to lead strategic and operational planning, budget development and management for the units under the responsibility of the NYUAD Provost. The position provides administrative leadership and support for the Provost's initiatives and priorities by providing principal management support to the Provost, and overseeing the administrative and day to day operations of the executive Office of the Provost. 71200 - NYUAD PROVOST
- Associate Controller (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, UAE. New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint an Associate Controller who will be responsible for financial operations of the NYU branch campus in Abu Dhabi, providing leadership and ensuring successful performance of all activities performed by the finance team. The Finance Department is organized into the units of Accounts Payable (AP), Payroll, Accounting & Reporting (AR) and Bank Reconciliation with a total staff of 10. The Associate Controller will oversee these functions and will provide guidance and support, engaging as necessary with the units to ensure highly functional performance. Responsibilities Responsible for all banking and cash management, including the safeguarding of NYUAD cash and adherence with NYUAD's Short Term Investment Protocol. Provide the leadership and guidance necessary to ensure compliance with policies and standards of NYUAD, NYU, GAAP, the NYUAD sponsor, and requirements of other authoritative sources, including the US and UAE governments. Maintain a relationship with the NYU-NY Controllers' Division, coordinating as necessary to ensure a smooth relationship and that the reporting and data needs of both NYUAD and NYU are met, and that expectations are met regarding system support agreements and other agreements that may arise from time to time. Responsible to ensure that the finance systems in use are adequate and appropriate for the level and complexity of financial activity being processed and reported by the Finance Department. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Director, Budget & Planning (AD)
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE. New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Director, Budget and Planning who will be responsible for preparing NYUAD's annual budget and financial plan; providing budget and financial analysis to NYUAD's leaders and managers; ensuring budgetary compliance with policy and governing documents; and providing technical support to NYUAD's schools and departments in the management and understanding of their budget. This position is expected to develop, plan, and implement the supporting budget process and policy infrastructure necessary to support the teaching, learning, and research mission of the faculty, staff and students at NYU Abu Dhabi. This requires an individual who can be strategic and yet able to plan and execute at a detailed level. 72000 - NYUAD FINANCE & IT
- HPC Systems Administrator (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, UAE. NYUAD seeks to appoint a High Performance Computing Systems Administrator who will specialize in research support for NYUAD's high performance computing infrastructure. This position will work as part of a team to provide technical support, training and computational expertise for the development of HPC and data intensive applications to users of the research clusters. New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science college. It draws students from around the world, and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world. 71210 - NYUAD INSTITUTE GRANTS
- Laboratory & Equipment Engineering Specialist (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, UAE. Reporting to the Director of Laboratories, this role provides faculty with technical support in the development of laboratory specifications, setup and operations for NYUAD research and teaching laboratories. Plans and manages research lab modifications including coordinating with procurement and directing facilities maintenance technicians. Responsible for repair, maintenance and daily operations of lab equipment and facilities. New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is a research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science college. It draws students from around the world, and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Library Assistant - Acquisitions (AD)
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Library Assistant - Aquisitions to assist with collection development and information desk service. - Performing searches in the Library catalog and Aleph system for requested items - Purchasing new items using both approved vendors or searching online resources for specialized or unique items; - Creating order records for items and following through on the status of orders; - Troubleshooting and resolving routine acquisition problems; - Adhering to appropriate standards for processing items and records in library systems; ensuring timely delivery of items; - Processing receipt of rush-orders delivered directly to the Library at Abu Dhabi; - Serving at the Library's Information Desk, assisting patrons searching for and checking out library materials; - Performing routine clerical and project work as assigned. 71300 - NYUAD LIBRARY-ADMINISTRATION
- Technical & Research Services Library Associate (AD)
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Technical Research Services Library Associate to lead and oversee the Library's acquisitions' program, to contribute to copy and original cataloging of its collections, and to assist in providing reference services and information about the Library and its programs and policies to users. Responsibilities include: overseeing routine acquisitions of library materials managing Library Assistants reviewing workflow as needed and assisting with catalog maintenance; assesses vendor performance coordinates ILS report requests ensures that work conforms to standards and best practices coordinated with the Knowledge Access and Resource Management Services Department at NYU-New York. contributes to bibliographic instruction, information desk services, and direct research assistance for library users. 71300 - NYUAD LIBRARY-ADMINISTRATION
- Reference & Research Library Associate (AD)
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Reference and Research Library Associate to connect faculty and students to the services, content and tools that meet research, teaching and learning needs. Responsibilities include: Serve as the primary liaison to a group of academic departments Build and curate collections in all formats Contribute to a program of instruction, consultation, and research support services Develop and provide innovative services in support of research, teaching, and learning Teach research strategies in a variety of contexts Develop responsive and innovative outreach and other information services across the Library Implement and enhance programs and services to deliver physical and virtual research and reference services 71300 - NYUAD LIBRARY-ADMINISTRATION
- Data Services Library Associate (AD)
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a Data Service Library Associate to select, acquire, manage, and deliver numeric data collections to support campus research and scholarship. The incumbent will work closely with NYU librarians in Abu Dhabi and in New York as well as technologists, faculty, and students to develop a new Data Service Studio in Abu Dhabi. Responsibilities include: Build data collections and facilitate access to additional data resources Engage in outreach to faculty and students through subject and departmental liaison activities Design and conduct data literacy instruction Participate in reference and consultation activities as a part of the NYU-Abu Dhabi Library team Provide and develop innovative services in support of research, teaching, and learning Teach research strategies in a variety of contexts 71300 - NYUAD LIBRARY-ADMINISTRATION
- ERP Functional Specialist
THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ABU DHABI, UAE New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to appoint a ERP Functional Specialist to ensure the reliable and efficient support and development of NYUAD Administrative Applications to the NYUAD community. Responsibilities include: Coordinating day to day support and Engineering for PeopleSoft Financial Models, HR systems and Reporting Provide guidance and assistance to other team members to perform tasks related to the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of the university's administrative systems Acceptance of new Administrative Applications rolled out by the Global Network University (GNU) Disaster recovery and emegency planning and execution 72500 - NYUAD IT
- Office Assistant
Perform clerical, secretarial, and general office duties for the NYU Abu Dhabi Office at 19 Washington Square North. Serves as support to the administrative team and faculty in the building. Assist with events-prep work, set-up, etc. Provides back-up support to reception and supports the public programs not only at 19 Washington Square, but also provides administrative support for programs that travel to Abu Dhabi. Perform general word processing, spreadsheet and data entry duties utilizing basic level functions. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Associate Director, Career Development Center (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, U.A.E. The Associate Director of the Career Development Center (CDC) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) assists in the development and direction of an innovative array of programs and services related to career exploration, planning and development, and pre-professional advising. The Associate Director will employ her or his extensive knowledge of the nature and demands of professional and graduate school education and understands the correlation between post-baccalaureate degrees and career options. The Associate Director will serve as the director's deputy and will assist in the strategic planning and operational oversight of the CDC. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Design & Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, U.A.E. The Design and Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will report to the Director of Laboratories and will be responsible for the setup and operation of the machine shop, rapid prototyping shop, and assisting and setting up and maintaining the undergraduate teaching labs, and research labs at the campuses of NYUAD. The successful candidate will also perform duties as assigned by the Director of Laboratories to ensure the operation of the machine shop, RP shop, and teaching and research laboratories. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Associate Medical Director (AD)
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ABU DHABI, U.A.E. NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Health and Wellness Center is seeking a clinically talented primary care physician to fill the role of Associate Medical Director. The position will be of a dedicated clinician focused role with a vision to help make our students' University experience academically and personally fulfilling. The team provides care to the NYUAD students, faculty members and staff community. As the Health and Wellness Center prepares for its 2014 transition, multidisciplinary facility at our new campus on Saadiyat Island, the Associate Medical Director will also participate in the requirements of such an undertaking. 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Global Academic Fellow - Chemistry
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SEARCH FOR GLOBAL ACADEMIC FELLOWS SPECIALIZING IN CHEMISTRY. The NYU Abu Dhabi Global Academic Fellowship Program enables talented and dedicated individuals interested in providing academic support and enrichment to the outstanding students who make-up the student body of NYU Abu Dhabi's World's Honors College. The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is comprised of a diverse and richly talented student body, made up of approximately 450 first through third year students from more than 70 countries and speaking over 50 languages. The Global Academic Fellowship is designed for high achieving graduates with an interest in leadership and cross cultural communication. The fellowship provides an opportunity to participate in an exceptionally diverse community and to work closely with faculty and students in the both the formal learning process and in social settings. The cultural background of students affects their learning styles, classroom behavior, communication style, and approach to writing. The Global Academic Fellows will be sensitive to the interplay of culture and cognition, intellectual and personal growth. We seek Global Academic Fellows with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and an openness and sensitivity to a cosmopolitan community. The Fellowship is also appropriate for students considering a career in higher education. Fellows work closely with a faculty member and the Office of the Dean of Students, and are exposed to the range of activities that faculty and deans undertake. This prestigious fellowship, competitive with the best fellowships across the globe including the Fulbright, the Newton International Fellowship, Morehead-Cain, and AAUW, provides Global Academic Fellows the opportunity to become a part of a very active and engaged team of innovators in higher education. Through curricular and co-curricular involvement, Global Academic Fellows offer critical support to undergraduates throughout their transformative undergraduate education. As a result of this meaningful work fellows develop a wide range of skills over the course of this remarkable year. HIGHLIGHTS: $25,000 fellowship stipend Round-trip transportation to Abu Dhabi Health Benefits Summer training institute at NYU in NY Housing and meal allowance 9-10 month appointment Relocation and transportation allowance 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Global Academic Fellow - Computer Science
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SEARCH FOR GLOBAL ACADEMIC FELLOWS SPECIALIZING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. The NYU Abu Dhabi Global Academic Fellowship Program enables talented and dedicated individuals interested in providing academic support and enrichment to the outstanding students who make-up the student body of NYU Abu Dhabi's World's Honors College. The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is comprised of a diverse and richly talented student body, made up of approximately 450 first through third year students from more than 70 countries and speaking over 50 languages. The Global Academic Fellowship is designed for high achieving graduates with an interest in leadership and cross cultural communication. The fellowship provides an opportunity to participate in an exceptionally diverse community and to work closely with faculty and students in the both the formal learning process and in social settings. The cultural background of students affects their learning styles, classroom behavior, communication style, and approach to writing. The Global Academic Fellows will be sensitive to the interplay of culture and cognition, intellectual and personal growth. We seek Global Academic Fellows with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and an openness and sensitivity to a cosmopolitan community. The Fellowship is also appropriate for students considering a career in higher education. Fellows work closely with a faculty member and the Office of the Dean of Students, and are exposed to the range of activities that faculty and deans undertake. This prestigious fellowship, competitive with the best fellowships across the globe including the Fulbright, the Newton International Fellowship, Morehead-Cain, and AAUW, provides Global Academic Fellows the opportunity to become a part of a very active and engaged team of innovators in higher education. Through curricular and co-curricular involvement, Global Academic Fellows offer critical support to undergraduates throughout their transformative undergraduate education. As a result of this meaningful work fellows develop a wide range of skills over the course of this remarkable year. HIGHLIGHTS: $25,000 fellowship stipend Round-trip transportation to Abu Dhabi Health Benefits Summer training institute at NYU in NY Housing and meal allowance 9-10 month appointment Relocation and transportation allowance 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Global Academic Fellow - Engineering
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SEARCH FOR GLOBAL ACADEMIC FELLOWS SPECIALIZING IN ELECTRICAL AND/OR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. The NYU Abu Dhabi Global Academic Fellowship Program enables talented and dedicated individuals interested in providing academic support and enrichment to the outstanding students who make-up the student body of NYU Abu Dhabi's World's Honors College. The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is comprised of a diverse and richly talented student body, made up of approximately 450 first through third year students from more than 70 countries and speaking over 50 languages. The Global Academic Fellowship is designed for high achieving graduates with an interest in leadership and cross cultural communication. The fellowship provides an opportunity to participate in an exceptionally diverse community and to work closely with faculty and students in the both the formal learning process and in social settings. The cultural background of students affects their learning styles, classroom behavior, communication style, and approach to writing. The Global Academic Fellows will be sensitive to the interplay of culture and cognition, intellectual and personal growth. We seek Global Academic Fellows with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and an openness and sensitivity to a cosmopolitan community. The Fellowship is also appropriate for students considering a career in higher education. Fellows work closely with a faculty member and the Office of the Dean of Students, and are exposed to the range of activities that faculty and deans undertake. This prestigious fellowship, competitive with the best fellowships across the globe including the Fulbright, the Newton International Fellowship, Morehead-Cain, and AAUW, provides Global Academic Fellows the opportunity to become a part of a very active and engaged team of innovators in higher education. Through curricular and co-curricular involvement, Global Academic Fellows offer critical support to undergraduates throughout their transformative undergraduate education. As a result of this meaningful work fellows develop a wide range of skills over the course of this remarkable year. HIGHLIGHTS: $25,000 fellowship stipend Round-trip transportation to Abu Dhabi Health Benefits Summer training institute at NYU in NY Housing and meal allowance 9-10 month appointment Relocation and transportation allowance 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Global Academic Fellow - Mathematics
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SEARCH FOR GLOBAL ACADEMIC FELLOWS SPECIALIZING IN MATHEMATICS. The NYU Abu Dhabi Global Academic Fellowship Program enables talented and dedicated individuals interested in providing academic support and enrichment to the outstanding students who make-up the student body of NYU Abu Dhabi's World's Honors College. The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is comprised of a diverse and richly talented student body, made up of approximately 450 first through third year students from more than 70 countries and speaking over 50 languages. The Global Academic Fellowship is designed for high achieving graduates with an interest in leadership and cross cultural communication. The fellowship provides an opportunity to participate in an exceptionally diverse community and to work closely with faculty and students in the both the formal learning process and in social settings. The cultural background of students affects their learning styles, classroom behavior, communication style, and approach to writing. The Global Academic Fellows will be sensitive to the interplay of culture and cognition, intellectual and personal growth. We seek Global Academic Fellows with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and an openness and sensitivity to a cosmopolitan community. The Fellowship is also appropriate for students considering a career in higher education. Fellows work closely with a faculty member and the Office of the Dean of Students, and are exposed to the range of activities that faculty and deans undertake. This prestigious fellowship, competitive with the best fellowships across the globe including the Fulbright, the Newton International Fellowship, Morehead-Cain, and AAUW, provides Global Academic Fellows the opportunity to become a part of a very active and engaged team of innovators in higher education. Through curricular and co-curricular involvement, Global Academic Fellows offer critical support to undergraduates throughout their transformative undergraduate education. As a result of this meaningful work fellows develop a wide range of skills over the course of this remarkable year. HIGHLIGHTS: $25,000 fellowship stipend Round-trip transportation to Abu Dhabi Health Benefits Summer training institute at NYU in NY Housing and meal allowance 9-10 month appointment Relocation and transportation allowance 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
- Global Academic Fellow - Physics
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE SEARCH FOR GLOBAL ACADEMIC FELLOWS SPECIALIZING IN PHYSICS. The NYU Abu Dhabi Global Academic Fellowship Program enables talented and dedicated individuals interested in providing academic support and enrichment to the outstanding students who make-up the student body of NYU Abu Dhabi's World's Honors College. The student body of NYU Abu Dhabi is comprised of a diverse and richly talented student body, made up of approximately 450 first through third year students from more than 70 countries and speaking over 50 languages. The Global Academic Fellowship is designed for high achieving graduates with an interest in leadership and cross cultural communication. The fellowship provides an opportunity to participate in an exceptionally diverse community and to work closely with faculty and students in the both the formal learning process and in social settings. The cultural background of students affects their learning styles, classroom behavior, communication style, and approach to writing. The Global Academic Fellows will be sensitive to the interplay of culture and cognition, intellectual and personal growth. We seek Global Academic Fellows with a dedication to teaching, mentoring, and an openness and sensitivity to a cosmopolitan community. The Fellowship is also appropriate for students considering a career in higher education. Fellows work closely with a faculty member and the Office of the Dean of Students, and are exposed to the range of activities that faculty and deans undertake. This prestigious fellowship, competitive with the best fellowships across the globe including the Fulbright, the Newton International Fellowship, Morehead-Cain, and AAUW, provides Global Academic Fellows the opportunity to become a part of a very active and engaged team of innovators in higher education. Through curricular and co-curricular involvement, Global Academic Fellows offer critical support to undergraduates throughout their transformative undergraduate education. As a result of this meaningful work fellows develop a wide range of skills over the course of this remarkable year. HIGHLIGHTS: $25,000 fellowship stipend Round-trip transportation to Abu Dhabi Health Benefits Summer training institute at NYU in NY Housing and meal allowance 9-10 month appointment Relocation and transportation allowance 71000 - NYU ABU DHABI
