Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant/Associate to support ongoing research projects in the Strategy and Entrepreneurship area. The training and skills acquired would enable the candidate to contribute to high-quality Strategy and Entrepreneurship area research projects. This position also prepares the candidate for admission to doctoral or equivalent programs at prestigious business schools worldwide.
Responsibilities
This is a research position in an academic setting. You will assist with:
- Data collection, database creation, and data analysis (Faculty will help you to train on the necessary methods if needed).
- Writing research proposals and conducting research.
- Literature search, summary, presentation, and writing.
- Other research-related work.
Best Match
You should consider yourself a good fit for this position if you are seriously considering pursuing a PhD, and want to gain some experience to see if a research career is meant for you. You will work with two Professors in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship area. The skills that you develop will help you apply to top-ranked doctoral programs in Strategic Management and related areas. You should be self-motivated, and eager to take ownership and lead research projects.
Skills And Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as Economics, Statistics, Management, Science or Mathematics [or] Integrated MS [or] B.Tech [or] MBA.
The Following Are Desirable Skills
- Primary data collection skills – interviews and surveys.
- Experience with analytical tools such as R/STATA/SPSS or other analytical tools.
- Data handling and analysis skills (e.g., SQL querying, R, STATA).
- Exposure to tools like NVivo, QDA Miner, Qualtrics, Atlas.ti, etc.
- Past research experience.
Benefits
IIMU is a research-focused institute. The benefits of being an RA at IIMU include:
- Opportunity to attend regular seminars and workshops, by both resident and visiting faculty members, at which cutting-edge research is presented and discussed.
- Participation in PhD-level coursework offered at the institute.
- Encouragement to initiate your own research.
- Recommendation letters, as well as guidance on the application process for top-level global PhD programs, from the IIMU faculty with whom you work.
- Competitive salary, compensation and position will be aligned with qualification and experience, following IIMU norms for Research Assistants/ Associates.
- Financial support to attend domestic conferences and Publication incentives.
The previous RA’s got admission to PhD program at IIM Calcutta and IIM Kozhikode in the Strategy area.
Reporting To
Prof. Pradeep Kumar Hota
and
Prof. Jijo Mathew
(Strategy and Entrepreneurship area) IIM Udaipur.
Location:
Office space will be provided on the IIM Udaipur campus. For optimal convenience, candidates should be located near IIM Udaipur Campus.
How To Apply
Apply through the IIMU-RA application portal here:
- Please upload your latest CV.
- Also, please upload a Statement of Purpose, one (1) page in length, discussing your interest in seeking this RA position. You should address the following points in your Statement of Purpose:
- Why are you motivated to take up this RA role?
- What are your career plans?
- How does the RA role fit into your career plans?
- Why are you confident that you will be a good RA?
Deadline for application: August 14 ,2025
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