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Research Associate

New York University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026
💰 $52,000/yr

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Description

PART TIME RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

New York University Tandon School of Engineering

 

CUSP UO (Urban Observatory) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Associate to work in CUSP UO lab development 

 

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. 

 

Through the novel use of observational and analytical techniques, the Urban Observatory at New York University’s Center for Urban Science + Progress (CUSP-UO) studies the complex interactions between the physical, natural, and human components of the city as a coherent, definable system with the goal of enhancing public well-being, city operations, and future urban plans. With our persistent, synoptic imaging and sensing of NYC, researchers at the UO are developing insights into energy use and stresses on the power grid, measuring the environmental impact of cities on air quality, and characterizing how urban centers affect patterns of daily life and public health.

 

Expectations

 

Candidates will be responsible for helping and contributing in the deployment and development of CUSP urban observatory equipment and coding. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated background in Urban Science. Previous experience on coding development is necessary. 

 

 

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the base salary for this position is an hourly rate $26.37 for part time] depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

 

Expected start date and period of employment

 

Expected start date is: 09/01/2025. This position is expected to be for 12 months.This is a part time appointment and would require a work schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.  

Qualifications

 

Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or  Urban Engineering or related field.  Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.

Application Instructions

 

Applicants should submit the following information:

  • Cover letter

  • up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,

  • names and contact information for three references.

  • Other additional information needed (e.g., research statement, publications)

 

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio.  

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement 

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability

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