Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIM Ahmedabad – Centre for Digital Transformation

Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIM Ahmedabad – Centre for Digital Transformation

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) invites applications for Research Assistant positions at the Centre for Digital Transformation.

The selected candidates will work on research projects focusing on key issues in digital transformation under the supervision of faculty members.

The position is particularly suitable for candidates interested in developing strong research experience before pursuing a Ph.D.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should preferably possess a Postgraduate / Master’s Degree in one of the following or a related discipline:

• Information Systems

• Management

• Data Science

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Related fields

Candidates with a Ph.D. may also be considered for the Research Associate position.

Desirable Qualification

Candidates should preferably have:

• Strong understanding of digital technologies

• Knowledge of data analysis

• Familiarity with quantitative research methods

• Research orientation

• Good analytical ability

• Interest in academic research and digital transformation

Experience Required

No fixed minimum number of years of experience is specified in the provided advertisement.

Candidates with prior exposure to:

• Academic research

• Data collection

• Data analysis

• Survey research

• Literature reviews

• Research writing

may be well suited to the position.

Project Area

The research work broadly focuses on:

• Digital Transformation

• Information Systems

• Data Science

• Technology and Management

• Digital Platforms

• Data Analytics

• Technology Adoption

• Digital Strategy

• Emerging Technologies

Key Responsibilities

The selected Research Assistant may be required to:

• Prepare and launch surveys

• Carry out data extraction

• Run large-panel data models

• Create impactful data visualisations

• Assist with other research activities

• Contribute to academic research projects

• Support preparation of research publications

Remuneration

Salary / remuneration details are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIM Ahmedabad recruitment notification for compensation and benefits.

Appointment Duration

The duration of the Research Assistant appointment is not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Age Limit

No age limit is visible in the provided advertisement.

Nature of Appointment

• Research Assistant position

• Centre for Digital Transformation

• Research-focused role

• Suitable for candidates interested in future Ph.D. studies

• Candidates with a Ph.D. may be considered for a Research Associate role

How to Apply

The application procedure, required documents, application link, and closing date are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIM Ahmedabad – Centre for Digital Transformation recruitment announcement before applying.

Job Domain: Business and Economics / Data Science / Information Systems / Digital Transformation / Management Research

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