Job Description

The Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi is inviting applications for

Postdoctoral Associate

positions in the broad research areas of

mathematical analysis and partial differential equations (PDEs).

While all applicants with a background in the analysis of PDEs will be considered, candidates with prior experience in theoretical physics, fluid mechanics, kinetic theory, dispersive equations or harmonic analysis will be given special attention.


The Postdoctoral Associates will be appointed for a duration of two years and will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Diogo Arsenio on subjects including:


Magnetohydrodynamics and the mathematical theory of plasmas. Collisional kinetic models and their hydrodynamic limits. Dispersive phenomena in kinetic theory. Quantum gases.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in mathematics, physics or a related field. We seek candidates with an outstanding academic record.


The terms of employment are internationally competitive, and they include housing subsidies, as well as educational support for families.