Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIM Lucknow – Finance & Accounting Area

Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 at IIM Lucknow – Finance & Accounting Area

Position Overview

About the Opportunity

The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) invites applications for one Research Assistant position in the Finance & Accounting Area under Prof. Jalai Pathak.

The position is suitable for candidates interested in gaining rigorous research exposure and academic development, particularly those planning to pursue a Ph.D. in the future.

Essential Qualification

Candidates should possess:

• Postgraduate Degree / MBA

• Qualification should be from a reputed institute or university

• Degree should have been completed through regular mode

• Minimum 60% marks

Desirable Qualification

Candidates should preferably have:

• Strong data analysis skills

• Proficiency in R

• Proficiency in Python

• Proficiency in STATA

• Excellent command of spoken and written English

• Strong literature review skills

• Ability to consolidate and synthesize academic literature

Experience Required

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

Candidates with prior exposure to:

• Academic research

• Quantitative analysis

• Secondary data analysis

• Literature reviews

• Research report writing

• Academic paper preparation

may be well suited to the position.

Project Area

The Research Assistant will support research activities in the Finance & Accounting Area.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will assist the faculty member in research activities including:

• Conducting literature reviews

• Conceptualising research projects

• Designing research studies

• Conducting research projects

• Secondary data analysis

• Preparing academic reports

• Writing research papers

• Supporting other research-related activities

Remuneration

The selected Research Assistant will receive:

INR 40,000 per month (Consolidated)

HRA will be provided as per applicable institute norms.

Appointment Duration

The initial appointment will be for:

11 Months

The engagement may be extended further depending on:

• Satisfactory performance

• Requirements of the Institute

Age Limit

No age limit is specified in the provided advertisement.

Nature of Appointment

• Purely contractual

• Research Assistant position

• Finance & Accounting Area

• Initial tenure of 11 months

• Extension subject to performance and institute requirements

• Suitable for candidates seeking research exposure before pursuing a Ph.D.

Selection Process

• Applications will be scrutinised after submission.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through email.

• The interview will be conducted online only.

• Final selection will be based on:

  • Qualifications

  • Relevant experience

  • Performance in the personal interaction / interview

• Incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected without separate intimation.

• Only selected candidates will be informed.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the selection process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the prescribed online application form.

Application Form:
https://forms.gle/kkMbJ1d9XGRWKqfGA

Last Date to Apply: October 4, 2026, up to 5:00 PM

Job Domain: Business and Economics / Finance & Accounting / Management Research / Quantitative Research

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