Research Assistant

Introducing the Research Assistant (RA) opportunity in the International Business Area, a joint position with Professor Prakash Satyavageeswaran at IIM Udaipur and Professor Rishiraj Kashyap at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. This unique opportunity offers exposure to two academic systems, allowing you to work with faculty from two countries. A career in academia is highly rewarding and fulfilling, providing you with the chance to follow your interests, contribute to a learned world, collaborate with like-minded individuals, have autonomy over your time, make a significant impact on future generations, and engage with young minds. Pursuing a Ph.D. from a leading business school or university opens doors to academia and propels you towards continued intellectual growth. Working as a Research Assistant (RA) offers invaluable benefits such as gaining first-hand research experience, earning impactful letters of recommendation, exploring your interests, developing skill sets essential for academia, networking with faculty members and fellow RAs, and interacting with experienced academicians to understand the nuances of the field. International Business Research provides a dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment tackling complex problems faced by multinational enterprises, exporting firms, and policymakers. The field offers various intriguing research topics, including geo-political tensions, trade wars, techno-nationalism, sustainability, offshoring, digital firm strategies, and emerging market multinationals. At IIM Udaipur, being an RA brings numerous advantages such as dedicated work with faculty members, the option to take Ph.D. courses, attending funded conferences and seminars, interacting with renowned faculty members, and receiving personalized guidance on profile building and research paper development. Responsibilities as an RA include data collection, preparation, and analysis, literature search and writing, research proposal development, and other related tasks. Qualifications preferred include a Bachelors or Masters degree in management disciplines, with prior work experience being a plus. Required skills include openness to learning, creativity, rigorousness, and good English writing skills. Desirable skills encompass a solid understanding of business strategy, statistical programming in R or Python, and an MBA from a top-tier institute. The ideal candidate should possess high standards of work quality, attention to detail, multitasking abilities, commitment to task completion, motivation for learning, and self-driven qualities. The location for this position is Udaipur, and work from home is not an option. The recruitment process entails a 12-month contractual engagement, renewable for an additional 12 months to strengthen the candidate's profile for Ph.D. applications. Interested candidates can apply online by uploading their CV and a statement of purpose not exceeding 1 page, detailing their motivation for the RA role, career plans, fit of the RA role into their career plans, and reasons for being a good RA. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found, with the deadline set for August 31st, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of application submission for an interview. If no communication is received within this timeframe, the candidate has not been shortlisted for the position. Apply now to seize this exciting opportunity.,