IIM Udaipur Research Assistant/Associate Recruitment 2026

About This Job

IIM Udaipur is hiring a Research Assistant/Associate in the area of Organisational Behaviour. If you have an MBA or a Master's degree in a behavioural science-related area and are good with Excel and statistical tools, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 May 2026. This is a contract role for 1 year (extendable up to 2 years) and a strong launchpad for doctoral programs at top global business schools.

IIM Udaipur Research Assistant/Associate Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur) has invited applications for a Research Assistant/Associate position to support ongoing research projects in Organisational Behaviour, working with Prof. Krishna Savani (Organisational Behaviour Area Advisor). This role prepares you for admission to doctoral or equivalent programs at prestigious business schools worldwide. The selected candidate will be based on the IIM Udaipur campus.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an MBA or a Master's degree in a behavioural science-related area
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and any statistical package (e.g., SPSS, R, Stata) is expected
• Personal Skills: High standards in quality of work, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and absolute commitment to timely task completion
• Location: You should be located near the IIM Udaipur campus (no accommodation is provided)

Salary

• Competitive salary as per IIM Udaipur norms for Research Assistants/Associates
• Compensation will be aligned with your qualification and experience
• Other benefits include insurance, subsidised transport and food
• Financial support to attend domestic conferences and publication incentives
• Hands-on research experience with exposure to research seminars across fields on campus
• Access to the Institute's library and research resources

Selection Process

Selection is based on:

1. Online Application Screening: Submit through the IIMU-RA application portal
2. Shortlisting: Based on academic record, research aptitude, and relevant skills
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview with the Organisational Behaviour Area Advisor

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIMU-RA application portal at rnd.iimu.ac.in.
2. Open the recruitment form for Research Assistant/Associate (Form ID: 091536).
3. Fill in your personal, academic and research details.
4. Upload your CV/resume, academic transcripts, and any research samples (writing samples, projects).
5. Submit the application before 30 May 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 08 May 2026
• Application Start: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced
• Tenure: 1 year initial, extendable up to 2 years based on performance appraisal

• Design and program surveys and experiments for Organisational Behaviour research
• Learn programming languages needed for experiment design
• Run studies on various online platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Prolific, MTurk)
• Process raw data into analysable format and conduct initial data analysis
• Scrape data from web sources for research projects
• Coordinate across lab members and external collaborators
• Prepare reimbursements and manage research project finances
• Proofread and copy-edit research papers and check references