Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at IIM Bangalore – Quantitative Research in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at IIM Bangalore – Quantitative Research in Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) invites applications for the position of Research Associate to support multiple quantitative research projects.

The research will focus on areas including:

• Innovation Management

• Financing

• Scaling-up challenges

• High-tech firms

• Entrepreneurial firms

The position is suitable for candidates with strong academic credentials who are interested in developing their research skills and pursuing an academic career.

The role provides an opportunity to work closely with IIMB faculty and integrate into the institute’s research community. It may also help candidates strengthen their research profile while preparing for future Ph.D. applications.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in one of the following areas:

• Management

• Social Sciences

• Statistics

• Economics

• Mathematics

• Engineering

• Science

Candidates with a four-year undergraduate degree with distinction from a well-regarded academic institution may also apply, particularly if the degree is in:

• Science

• Engineering

• Mathematics

• Statistics

• Economics

Desirable Qualification

Candidates should preferably have strong training in:

• Econometrics

• Statistics

• Quantitative research methods

• Data analysis

Technical familiarity with the following will be advantageous:

• Data scraping using R or Python

• Statistical analysis using STATA

• Automation of basic tasks using AI tools and agents

Experience Required

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

Candidates with prior exposure to quantitative research, econometrics, statistics, research-data management, or academic research projects may be well suited to the role.

Project Area

The position broadly involves research in:

• Innovation Management

• Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurial Finance

• High-Tech Firms

• Firm Growth and Scaling

• Quantitative Management Research

• Econometrics

• Business and Economic Research

Key Responsibilities

The selected Research Associate will be expected to:

• Collect data from secondary sources, including internet resources and databases

• Clean, manage, and analyse data using STATA

• Automate data collection and analysis using AI tools and programs

• Assist in preparing registered reports

• Support project documentation

• Contribute to research manuscripts

• Conduct background research and literature reviews

• Coordinate with project teams and administrative staff regarding project logistics

Remuneration

Compensation will be provided:

As per IIM Bangalore Institute norms

The exact monthly remuneration is not specified in the advertisement.

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

3 Months

The position may be extended for an additional 6 months maximum, subject to project requirements and applicable conditions.

Age Limit

No age limit is specified in the provided advertisement.

Nature of Appointment

• Research Associate

• Project-based appointment

• Initially for 3 months

• Extendable for up to an additional 6 months

• Quantitative research-focused role

• Reporting to Professor Sayan Sarkar

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their application through the official IIM Bangalore recruitment process.

All fields in the application form are mandatory, and candidates must upload all required supporting documents while submitting the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed regarding the further selection process.

Application Deadline: October 6, 2026

Job Domain: Business and Economics / Management Research / Innovation & Entrepreneurship / Quantitative Research / Econometrics

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