IIM Bangalore Research Associate Recruitment 2026

IIM Bangalore has released a notification for 1 Research Associate post in the Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management (OB&HRM) Area. If you hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Management, or Social Sciences, you can apply online. The last date to submit your application is 06 April 2026. This is a contract position for an initial period of 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

IIM Bangalore Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), one of Asia's leading graduate schools of management and an Institute of National Importance under the IIM Act of 2017, is hiring a Research Associate to work under Prof. Surendra Babu Talluri in the OB&HRM Area. You will support multiple research projects related to organizational behavior and human resource management. This role is ideal if you are seriously considering a PhD in OB&HRM and want hands-on research experience at a premier institution. You will be fully integrated into IIMB's vibrant research community and can interact with PhD students, faculty, pre-doctoral fellows, and academic associates. Mentorship and guidance will also be provided for your PhD application journey.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Master's degree in Psychology, Management, or Social Sciences from a reputed institution.
• Experience: Prior research experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Statistical Skills: You should be familiar with at least one statistical tool such as SPSS, Mplus, or R.
• Academic Writing: You should be comfortable with reference managers like Zotero or Mendeley and familiar with APA referencing style.
• Research Skills: You need the ability to design, conduct, and monitor survey-based data collection, as well as perform rigorous literature reviews.

Salary

• The notification does not specify an exact salary figure. IIM Bangalore typically offers a competitive stipend for Research Associate positions as per institutional norms.
• The position is on a contractual basis for an initial period of 6 months, extendable based on performance and project requirements.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on shortlisting:

1. Application Screening: Your application and uploaded documents will be reviewed for eligibility and relevant experience.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. The institute has not specified a written examination for this role.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are likely to be interviewed by the supervising faculty and the recruitment committee.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIM Bangalore research positions page at www.iimb.ac.in/research-positions.
2. Look for the Research Associate posting dated 23 March 2026 (Ref: IIMB/RA/RECT/2026/23).
3. Click on "Click here to apply" to open the application form.
4. Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form carefully.
5. Upload the required documents: 10th & 12th marksheets, graduation marksheets with degree certificate, and Master's/PG marksheets with degree certificate.
6. Review your application and submit it before the deadline.

Applications without all required documents will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 06 April 2026

• Assist in data collection and analysis for ongoing research projects in organizational behavior and human resource management.
• Conduct literature reviews to build and maintain a strong understanding of relevant scholarly publications in the OB&HRM field.
• Help draft and revise scholarly articles for dissemination of research findings in academic journals.
• Design, conduct, and monitor survey-based data collection processes across research studies.
• Perform statistical data analysis using tools such as SPSS, Mplus, or R.
• Manage references and bibliographies using tools like Zotero or Mendeley in APA format.
• Handle any other academic-related work assigned by the supervising faculty as needed.