Research Associate with Professor Sumit Kunnumkal

Location: Hyderabad (On-Site)

Faculty Name: Professor Sumit Kunnumkal

Academic Area: Operations Management

Research Summary of the Faculty

Professor Sumit Kunnumkal:

He is a Professor of Operations Management at the Indian School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University.

About ISB

The Indian School of Business (ISB) evolved from the need for a world-class business school in Asia. The founders, some of the best minds from the corporate and academic worlds, anticipated the leadership needs of the emerging Asian economies. The ISB is committed to creating such leaders through its innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and thought leadership. The Indian School of Business (ISB) provides a robust environment that generates high-quality research that is both contemporary and rigorous.

About this Position

This posting is for an RA position with Prof. Sumit M Kunnumkal (Operations Management, ISB) on topics related to pricing, revenue management and assortment planning.
By collaborating with faculty on ongoing research projects, the position would provide exposure to academic research and would be an excellent option for candidates looking to pursue a Ph.D. in the near future.

Roles and Responsibilities:

You will:

• Development of mathematical models and solution algorithms
• Analysis of algorithms
• Implementation and numerical testing of solution algorithms

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Exceptional quantitative skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Background in optimization theory (linear programming, integer programming, convex optimization) is highly desired.
• Good programming skills.
• B.Tech, BA/BSc (in mathematical sciences), MBA/PGDBM from premier institutions.
• Consistently high CGPA, evidence of academic excellence.

Our Commitment towards you

ISB is a research-focused business school. It offers a variety of opportunities to understand the current management phenomena in depth, through research brown-bag seminars, workshops, and PhD-level courses. It provides several options to hone a person’s analytical skills. This position is best suited for a candidate with an interest in pursuing a PhD down the line.
Along with the competitive salary and plethora of employee benefits, ISB hosts a world-class Learning Resource Centre in the entire Asia, Comprehensive Health and Personal Accident Cover for you and your family members. ISB believes in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for everyone through our ideas and collaborations.

For any queries, reach out to - careers_ra_fd@isb.edu. Kindly do not share your resumes or CVs via email.
If this role is your true calling, please fill out the form using the below-mentioned link.

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