Research Assistant – Centre for Digital Transformation (CDT)
Disciplines: Information Systems, Management, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, related fields. PhD candidates considered for Research
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Responsibilities: Survey design and execution, data extraction, panel-data modeling, visualization, literature reviews, academic publishing
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Skills Required:
Strong in Python and R.
Experience with panel data, econometrics, Stata preferred.
NLP/text analytics knowledge is a plus
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Tenure: 6 months (possibly extendable).
Location: On-campus at Ahmedabad; accommodation self-arranged
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Compensation: As per qualifications and experience, following IIMA norms
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Application Deadline: 26 June 2025. Apply via email to [email protected] with CV + cover letter
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- 🔹 Research Assistant – Operations & Decision Sciences (Data Science & Simulation)
Disciplines: Engineering, Operations Research, Applied Math, Economics, Econometrics – Tier I institutions only
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Responsibilities: Apply data‑science algorithms to business problems, model implementation in Python/R/Matlab
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Skills Required: Strong programming, analytical, and communication skills
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Tenure: 6 months, extendable
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Location: On-campus Ahmedabad.
Compensation: Based on IIMA’s norms and experience
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Deadline: 30 June 2025. Apply online as per the application PDF
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- 🔹 Research Assistant – Finance & Accounting (Microstructure Project)
Disciplines: Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math, Economics, Econometrics from Tier-I institutes
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Responsibilities: Analyze intraday financial trading data (spot & derivatives markets)
Suitable For: PhD aspirants in Finance
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Tenure: 6 months, extendable .
Location: Ahmedabad campus.
Compensation: According to qualifications/experience under IIMA guidelines
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Deadline: 20 July 2025, applications via provided online link
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- 🔹 RA/Associate – Brij Disa Centre for Data Science & AI
Disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies
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Data extraction and prep
Regression and matching techniques
Visualization and sampling strategy
Field visits/data collection, literature reviews, admin tasks
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Skills Required: Master’s in relevant field, proficiency in R/Python/SPSS/Stata/SQL; 1–2 years of research experience preferred
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Tenure: 6 months, extendable
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Location: Ahmedabad campus.
Compensation: According to qualifications and IIMA norms
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Deadline: Around 10 June 2025 .
Salary Overview
Average monthly pay for RAs at IIMA: ~₹35,000 (range ₹14k–₹64k)
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Industry estimates: ₹2.5–3.5 LPA (~₹20–29k/month) depending on center/project
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Application Checklist
Item Details
CV Highlight relevant education, research, programming
Cover Letter Tailored to position/project
References As required (e.g., project-specific roles)
Skills Mention Python/R/Stata/MATLAB/SQL/SPSS etc.
Submission Email or online link per job ad
Timeline Most deadlines between June–July 2025
Next Steps
Choose the position that matches your interests and skills.
Prepare customised applications—focus on relevant projects or technical proficiency.
Apply before deadlines (newest is Finance & Accounting RA by 20 July 2025).
Reach out if you’d like help refining your CV or cover letter!