Path 1 Kawader: Research Assistant – Live Performance, Creative Practice and Research

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant Fellow position in Live Performance, Creative Practice and Research within the Arts and Humanities division under the supervision of Arts Professor Joanna Settle, Associate Dean, Arts and Creative Practices.

The successful candidate will support ongoing research and creative projects in performance, visual arts, curation, and interdisciplinary artistic practice.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to both the development of creative projects and supporting the infrastructure required to advance artistic research and collaboration.

The Research Assistant will also contribute to the development of Professor Settle’s courses and gain valuable experience in arts pedagogy.

Professor Settle is currently developing several collaborative projects across the UAE, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The successful candidate will engage with these projects and may attend biennials and other creative convenings as appropriate.

This position includes mentorship and support for the Research Assistant’s own artistic and research practice, including the development of independent creative projects.

Supervised by Arts Professor Joanna Settle, Associate Dean, Arts and Creative Practices.

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

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

Kawader is a unique, national capacity-building research fellowship program that allows outstanding graduates to gain experience in a cutting-edge academic research environment.

This three-year, individually tailored, intensive program has two distinctive paths designed for (Emirati) graduates considering a graduate degree or a career in research.

For further information or questions regarding the position/program please contact nyuad.kawader@nyu.edu (due to the high volume of emails received, please allow 5 working days for a response)

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