Academic Associate – Faculty of Management | Muthoot Business School | Kochi

Company Description

Muthoot Business School is pioneering as India's 1st Neo-Tech Global Corporate Business School, an ambitious initiative by The Muthoot Group. Rooted in a legacy of trust and global leadership, MBS is dedicated to nurturing futuristic leaders by deeply bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic theory and practical industry demands. We aim to foster a vibrant research ecosystem and deliver engaging, industry-relevant management education.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Academic Associate in the Faculty of Management at Muthoot Business School in Kochi. The Academic Associate role at Muthoot Business School is designed for early-career academics holding a postgraduate degree in Management, Business, Economics, Commerce, or allied fields. The position is ideal for individuals planning to pursue a PhD or currently engaged in doctoral studies.

This dual-role appointment combines responsibilities in both research and teaching, offering hands-on experience in academic research, pedagogy, and institutional development. The selected candidate will work closely with faculty members to support research projects, academic delivery, and scholarly initiatives, receiving mentorship and exposure in a vibrant, forward-looking B-school environment.

Education

• Postgraduate degree in Management, Commerce, Economics, Psychology, or allied areas (MBA, M.Com, MA, MSc, etc.) from a reputed institution.
• Strong academic record, particularly in research-focused coursework.

• Candidates actively considering or preparing for a PhD are highly encouraged to apply.

• Familiarity with research tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata, Excel, NVivo) and referencing software (Zotero, Mendeley).
• Competence in Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms (Moodle, Google Classroom, etc.).

Experience

• Prior experience in academic research or as a teaching assistant/research assistant during postgraduate studies is highly desirable.
• Exposure to academic writing, statistical analysis, or research project work preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Good academic writing, communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, organization, and analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, Python) is a significant advantage.
• Proactive, self-motivated, with a strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with faculty and students.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Muthoot Business School for global academic excellence.

What We Offer:

• Mentorship from experienced faculty and industry-experienced academics.
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact research and case development.
• Immersive exposure to academic publishing, pedagogy, and business challenges.
• Access to institutional research resources, workshops, and conferences.
• A vibrant, supportive academic ecosystem for career development.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

• Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send their application to office@msobk.com. Please mention 'Application for Academic Associate – Faculty of Management’ in the subject line.