Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant – Oil Cultures and Urbanism in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula
Job Description
This interdisciplinary project investigates the evolution of petro-societies, cultures and oil cities in the 20th and 21st centuries Arab World with a focus on the region as the nexus of global connections in the context of the Global Crossroads research initiative promoted by the Division of Arts and Humanities. The project also contributes to the field of Energy Humanities, an important topic in the framework of the COP28 UAE.<br><br>The research assistant will be overseen by Prof. Nelida Fuccaro and is expected to contribute to original research on the spatial and material worlds created by the oil industry in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula through fieldwork, the perusal of archival materials (primarily in Arabic), and publications.<br><br><strong>The focus of this Kawader position will be on two interrelated sub-projects:<br></strong><ul><li>The transformation of spaces of trade and consumption in UAE Cities in the age of oil.</li><li> The new visual and material cultures promoted by the oil industry across the region with particular reference to new networks of circulation of consumer items and cars, and the creation of new networks of technical and transport infrastructure such as roads, petrol stations, and airports. <br></li></ul><strong><u>Responsibilities<br></u></strong><ul><li>Conduct research on archival documentation and produce subject-specific briefs and literature reviews.</li><li>Conduct interviews in fieldwork sites and submit bi-monthly reports on the progress of the two sub-projects. </li><li>Update and maintain the project’s oil database and help with the development of a website.</li><li>Collaborate with NYUAD Faculty, external collaborators and contribute to the activities of the project’s international network of researchers.</li><li>Participate in conferences and related events both locally and internationally, both as paper presenter and attendee, and provide briefs.</li><li>Produce peer reviewed articles and contribute to the project’s publications.<br></li></ul>The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision of the faculty during the duration of his/her tenure.<br><br><strong><u>Required Qualifications<br></u></strong><ul><li>Bachelor Degree in History and/or Arab Area Studies<br></li></ul><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications<br></u></strong><ul><li>Master Degree in History and/or Global Studies<br></li></ul><strong><u>Essential Skills<br></u></strong><ul><li>Bilingual Arabic and English language. Knowledge of the Arabic language should be both written and oral.</li><li>Knowledge of research methodologies in History, Area and Global Studies.</li><li>Familiarity with archival research.</li><li>Superb verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Capacity to collaborate with a variety of faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Familiarity with Zotero database.</li><li> Statement of interest in the position</li><li> Transcript of degree(s)</li><li> CV</li><li> Two letters of recommendation<br></li></ul>This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ’s please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research/kawader-research-assistantship-program.html<br><br>For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact nyuad.kawader@nyu.edu <em>(due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response)<br><br></em><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement<br><br></strong><strong>For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr<br><br></strong><strong>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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.<br><br></strong><strong>Sustainability Statement <br><br></strong><strong>NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability</strong>
