IIM Mumbai Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Full-Time Position in PMI-Funded Research Project

IIM Mumbai Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – Full-Time Position in PMI-Funded Research Project

The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) invites applications for a full-time Research Associate position under an internationally funded Project Management Institute (PMI) research project.

The research focuses on psychological safety, gender diversity, and project performance, offering an opportunity for candidates from social sciences, psychology, gender studies, and management-related disciplines.

Position Overview

About the Research Project

The research project titled “Diversity in Project Teams: Exploring the Impact of Psychological Safety on Project Performance” investigates how individual, group, and organisational factors influence psychological safety within gender-diverse teams.

The study further examines the impact of psychological safety on team performance.

The selected Research Associate will contribute to research activities involving literature reviews, experiments, quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and report preparation.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applications are invited from motivated candidates with postgraduate qualifications in the following disciplines:

• Gender Studies

• Social Sciences

• Social Work

• Psychology

• MBA in Human Resources

Candidates with a strong interest in research on organisational behaviour, diversity, psychological safety, and project management are encouraged to apply.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates possessing any of the following qualifications are preferred:

• Master's Degree

• M.Phil.

• PhD

Preferred Research Experience

Applicants should preferably demonstrate:

• Understanding of the corporate environment

• Strong quantitative research background

• Proficiency in survey research

• Experience conducting experiments

• Familiarity with qualitative research methods

• Experience conducting focus groups and interviews

Required Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong research and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project environment

• Professional ethics, discipline, and self-motivation

• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to understand and conduct a Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

• Strong quantitative analysis skills

• Sound understanding of research methods

Additional Advantage: Working knowledge of SPSS and AMOS.

Job Responsibilities

The selected Research Associate will undertake responsibilities across three major areas.

1. Research Activities

• Conduct literature reviews.

• Perform research experiments.

• Prepare research reports.

• Support quantitative and qualitative research activities.

2. Research Administration

• Initiate and coordinate project-related administrative activities.

• Maintain proper documentation of research correspondence.

• Support administrative coordination within the institute.

3. Research Outreach

• Liaise with industry stakeholders and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Identify and collect relevant research and reading materials.

• Prepare research reports.

• Contribute to case writing.

Salary and Appointment Details

The advertisement identifies the position as full-time under an internationally funded PMI research project.

The provided notification excerpt does not specify the monthly remuneration, appointment duration, or number of vacancies.

Applicants should refer to the complete official recruitment notification for these details.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should consult the official IIM Mumbai recruitment information for the application procedure, required documents, and submission deadline.

Official Website: https://iimmumbai.ac.in/

Institution Address:

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Vihar Lake Road, Powai
Mumbai – 400087, Maharashtra, India

The supplied advertisement excerpt does not provide an application email address, application link, or closing date.

Important Dates

Job Domain

Primary Domain: Management Research / Organisational Behaviour / Human Resource Management

Related Research Fields: Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Project Management, Psychological Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, and Research Methodology.

Job Category: Research Associate / Management Research Jobs / Social Science Research Opportunities

Institution: Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai)

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