IIM Lucknow Research Associate Recruitment 2026

IIM Lucknow is hiring 1 research support post at the main campus in Lucknow under the Human Resource Management Area. Depending on your qualification, you can be engaged as a Senior Research Associate, Research Associate 'A', Research Associate 'B', or Senior Research Assistant. The monthly fellowship ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 70,000 plus HRA. Apply by email to nishant.uppal@iiml.ac.in before 30 May 2026, 5:00 PM. The position is contractual.

IIM Lucknow Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow) has released an advertisement for one research support post to assist Prof. Nishant Uppal in the Human Resource Management (HRM) area. The designation and fellowship will depend on your qualification level — Ph.D holders are engaged at higher associate levels while PG/MBA holders are placed at the Senior Research Assistant level. There is no written exam — selection is through interview at the IIM Lucknow campus. The position is contractual for a pre-fixed period and the requirement is immediate.

Designation Options and Fellowship

• Senior Research / Academic Associate: Rs. 70,000 + HRA per month — Ph.D + 3 years research experience + PG with 60% + 1 research paper
• Research / Academic Associate 'A': Rs. 65,000 + HRA per month — Ph.D + 2 years research experience + PG with 60% + 1 research paper
• Research / Academic Associate 'B': Rs. 60,000 + HRA per month — Ph.D + PG with 60% + 1 research paper
• Senior Research / Academic Assistant: Rs. 50,000 + HRA per month — PG / MBA from a reputed institute with 60% marks

Only one post is available — the level you are engaged at depends on your highest qualification and experience.

Who Can Apply?

For Senior Research Associate (Rs. 70,000 + HRA):

• Ph.D in a relevant field with at least 3 years of research experience
• Post Graduate from a reputed institute or university in regular mode with minimum 60% marks
• At least one research paper in any category of a journal

For Research Associate 'A' (Rs. 65,000 + HRA):

• Ph.D in a relevant field with at least 2 years of research experience
• Post Graduate from a reputed institute or university in regular mode with minimum 60% marks
• At least one research paper in any category of a journal

For Research Associate 'B' (Rs. 60,000 + HRA):

• Ph.D in a relevant field
• Post Graduate from a reputed institute or university in regular mode with minimum 60% marks
• At least one research paper in any category of a journal

For Senior Research Assistant (Rs. 50,000 + HRA):

• Post Graduate or MBA from a reputed institute or university in regular mode with minimum 60% marks

Salary

• Senior Research Associate: Rs. 70,000 + HRA per month
• Research Associate 'A': Rs. 65,000 + HRA per month
• Research Associate 'B': Rs. 60,000 + HRA per month
• Senior Research Assistant: Rs. 50,000 + HRA per month
• HRA is paid as per IIM Lucknow norms on emoluments.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

1. Shortlisting: Based on the qualifications, research experience, and publications listed in your résumé.
2. Interview: Held at the IIM Lucknow campus. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date by telephone or email.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a detailed résumé with your educational background, research experience, and list of publications.
2. Send the résumé by email to nishant.uppal@iiml.ac.in.
3. Mention the subject line as: "Application for Senior Research Associate / Research Associate 'A' / Research Associate 'B' / Senior Research Assistant".
4. Include your contact telephone number and correspondence email ID in the application.
5. Submit before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Uploading Date: 15 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application by Email: 30 May 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced (shortlisted candidates only)

• Conduct literature reviews on assigned topics in Human Resource Management
• Perform data analysis using statistical packages such as SPSS, R, or Stata
• Prepare research reports, working papers, and presentation slides
• Support the faculty mentor with manuscript preparation and journal submissions
• Maintain research databases, survey responses, and analysis outputs
• Coordinate with co-authors, respondents, and academic vendors when required
• Manage administrative tasks tied to the research project as needed