Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Social Media, AI, and Politics at New York University New York University in United States

The Center for Social Media, AI, and Politics (CSMAP) at New York University is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates for three-year positions. These roles are ideal for early-career scholars interested in the intersection of social media, artificial intelligence, and politics. CSMAP is a vibrant research hub that brings together experts from political science, computer science, and related fields to study how digital information environments and AI technologies shape political processes and society.

Research at CSMAP covers a wide range of topics, including the substantive impact of AI on politics, innovative uses of AI to study political phenomena, and methodological advances in computational social science. The center values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Postdocs will join a collaborative network of researchers and have access to state-of-the-art resources and mentorship from leading scholars such as Professor Joshua Tucker.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline by the start date and demonstrate a strong research background in areas such as social media analysis, AI and society, or political science. Experience with computational methods and data analysis is highly desirable. The positions are fully funded, offering a competitive NYU postdoctoral salary and benefits package.

To apply, candidates should visit the CSMAP job portal at https://csmapnyu.org/jobs and submit their application materials. The review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026, and offers are expected to be made in March. For more information about the center, its research, and the team, prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the CSMAP website and people page.