IIM Lucknow Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate and Senior Research Associate Positions in Management Research

IIM Lucknow Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate and Senior Research Associate Positions in Management Research

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has invited applications from eligible candidates for the positions of Research Associate and Senior Research Associate in the areas of Supply Chain Management and/or Prof. Vikas Srivastava's research areas.

The recruitment offers an opportunity for candidates with a Ph.D. or relevant postgraduate qualifications and research experience to contribute to academic research at IIM Lucknow.

The notification is dated 29 October 2026.

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

IIM Lucknow invites applications from candidates interested in academic research, analytical methods and management research.

The selected candidates will be associated with research activities in Supply Chain Management and/or the research areas specified in the advertisement.

The positions are particularly relevant for applicants with experience in quantitative research, research methodologies and academic publications.

Available Positions

1. Research Associate

The Research Associate position is intended for candidates possessing relevant academic qualifications and research experience.

Work Experience:

• Candidates with a Ph.D. must have a minimum of 2 years of research experience to be considered for the Research Associate position.

2. Senior Research Associate

The Senior Research Associate position requires more extensive research experience.

Work Experience:

• Candidates with a Ph.D. must have a minimum of 3 years of research experience to be considered for the Senior Research Associate position.

Educational Qualifications

As stated in the notification, candidates should meet the following academic requirements:

1. A completed Ph.D., with specialisation in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering or a related domain, along with quantitative rigour and demonstrated research competence.

2. An excellent academic record with a first-class M.E./M.Tech. in a reputed institute or university, completed in regular mode. B.Tech. and/or M.E./M.Tech. qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline are also mentioned.

3. At least one research paper published in an ABDC A, A or B journal* or a related listing, as specified in the notification, in a peer-reviewed international journal reflecting the ability to conduct independent research, apply appropriate methodologies and contribute to scholarly knowledge.

Candidates should refer to the complete notification for the precise qualification and publication requirements applicable to each position.

Desirable Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating the following capabilities:

• High-quality research publications in reputed journals.

• Strong command of Python, including experience in analytics, simulation, optimisation, statistical modelling, data analysis and reproducible research workflows.

• Prior experience working in research consultancy projects.

• Experience with lean-related or research-oriented assignments, where relevant.

Research Skills and Competencies

Candidates should possess strong research and analytical capabilities, particularly in:

• Supply Chain Management.

• Operations and Industrial Management.

• Quantitative research methodologies.

• Statistical modelling and data analytics.

• Python programming for research.

• Simulation and optimisation.

• Academic research and scholarly publishing.

These competencies are especially relevant to the research areas identified in the advertisement.

Work Experience Requirements

The notification also states that a Ph.D. is required for the Senior Research Associate position.

Remuneration

The supplied advertisement states that remuneration will be offered with reference to the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The exact monthly salary or consolidated remuneration is not visible in the supplied notification excerpt.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should consult the official IIM Lucknow recruitment notification for the application procedure, submission requirements and applicable deadline.

Official Website: https://www.iiml.ac.in/

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Candidates should verify these details before submitting an application.

Important Dates

Official Recruitment Details

Institution: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

Positions: Research Associate and Senior Research Associate

Research Domain: Supply Chain Management and related management research

Official Website: https://www.iiml.ac.in/

Applicants are advised to review the complete recruitment advertisement for detailed eligibility, remuneration, application instructions and selection procedures.

Job Domain

Supply Chain Management | Operations Management | Industrial Management | Industrial Engineering | Quantitative Research | Business Analytics | Data Analytics | Python | Statistical Modelling | Simulation | Optimisation | Management Research | Research Associate | Senior Research Associate

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