POST DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE Tandon School of Engineering Department of Technology Management and Innovation Position Description The Department of Technology Management and Innovation at Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Department of Technology Management and Innovation is an acknowledged pioneer and leader in offering courses and programs about these increasingly critical arenas. The faculty and students compose a vital and forward-thinking research and learning community. We are looking for candidates with expertise and interest at the intersection of technology, innovation, operations, and people. Expectations Successful applicants are expected to work on interdisciplinary projects to contribute to both methods and foundational knowledge in their core disciplines, as well as to novel data- and technology-driven applications. Ideal candidates should meet the following criteria: + Strong publication record + Experience and/or interest in teaching and mentoring + Interest in writing grants and establishing a record of externally funded research + Outreach experience (with stakeholders, city agencies, community) and transitioning research into practice is encouraged, but not required. Applicants are encouraged to identify at least two TMI faculty members who would serve as mentors. The applicants’ proposed research must span areas of expertise. Successful applicants will be expected to start new projects and collaborations and/or engage in existing projects with faculty. Responsibilities Conduct groundbreaking research both independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams; contribute to existing projects under the supervision of sponsoring faculty, and start new projects and research collaborations as appropriate; participate in the development of funded research proposals; build bridges between TMI and other Tandon/NYU labs, groups, and centers; publish in top venues in human computer interaction (HCI), computational social science, operations research, operations management, and/or their fields of specialization; contribute to scholarly life at TMI through the organization of seminars, mentoring of students and other service; and teach one course per academic year (for additional compensation). Salary range: In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80K/year with competitive benefits, plus funds for travel and professional development. The expected start date is September 1, 2025. NYU Tandon TMI Postdoctoral Associates are full-time, fixed-term positions, with an initial one-year appointment. Additional annual appointment renewal opportunities may be available, based on funding and satisfactory performance. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and an active agenda of research and publication with emphasis on, but not limited to, any of the following areas: + Human-technology interaction + Computational social science + Operations research + Operations management We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States. Applicants should submit the following as part of the application package: + Cover letter (1 page) + Curriculum vitae + Personal statement (1 page): The document should describe how this position contributes to the applicant’s future career. It should also describe your commitment to diversity, and your teaching and mentoring style. + Statement of research interests (2 pages): This document should describe (1) your research interests and plans at TMI, (2) your previous research preparation for the proposed research work, and (3) names of TMI faculty members that could serve as your mentor. + Contact information for two references; the search committee will reach out to recommendation letter writers at a later date. Interested candidates should apply via Interfolio. Applications received by April 1, 2025, will receive priority consideration. This posting will be open for applications until the position is filled. Any questions may be directed to Takahiro Yabe at takahiroyabe@nyu.edu. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is September 1, 2025. 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