Research Associate

Ref: IIMB/RA/RECT/2026/51                                                                                                                                Date: 09 September 2026

About IIMB

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, IIMB is an Institute of National Importance.

Industry/Service

Higher Education

Post/Job Title

Research Associate

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate will support us in multiple research projects focusing on sustainability and sustainable behaviour, including projects related to agriculture, food waste, electricity consumption, paper consumption, and other related areas.

The position is ideal for candidates looking to gain hands-on research experience in laboratory and field experiments, particularly in applying behavioural insights to sustainability-related problems. It would be especially suitable for candidates interested in pursuing a PhD in Behavioural Economics, Management, or related fields.

The Research Associate will be fully integrated into the vibrant research community at IIMB and will have opportunities to interact with faculty members, PhD students, research fellows, academic associates, and other researchers. Mentorship and support will be provided to the Research Associate in developing their research skills and preparing for and applying to PhD programs. 

Job Type

Will be hired under Project Code

Duration

Six Months

Reporting to

Professor Shalique M S

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Cleaning, managing, and analyzing data using Stata

• Supporting data analysis for field experiments and randomized controlled trials

• Assisting with study pre-registration and IRB applications

• Helping prepare registered reports, project documentation, and research manuscripts

• Conducting background research and literature reviews

• Coordinating with project teams and supporting other research-related tasks as needed

Qualification and Personal Profile

Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Management, or a related field.

Key Skill and Ability Requirements

• Strong training in econometrics, and statistics

• Hands-on experience with Stata; knowledge of R or Python is a plus

• Prior experience with RCTs, field experiments, lab experiments, or impact evaluation is preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and motivation to work in an academic research environment

Compensation

As per the Institute norms

The closing date for applications is 23 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated. All fields in the application form are mandatory, and the following documents are required to be uploaded while submitting the application.

• 10th & 12th Marksheets.

• Diploma/Graduation - All semester wise Marksheets & Final Diploma/Degree Certificate.

• Masters/Post-Graduation - All semester wise Marksheets & Final Degree Certificate.

 Applications without these documents will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered.

 Interested candidates may fill out the application using the link: here