IIMA Research Assistant (CDT) Recruitment 2026

IIM Ahmedabad has released a notification for Research Assistant positions at the Centre for Digital Transformation (CDT). Candidates with a postgraduate (Master's) degree in Information Systems, Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields can apply by email. The last date to apply is 16 April 2026. The appointment is for 6 months on a contract basis, with the option to extend based on your performance.

IIM Ahmedabad Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), one of India's most prestigious business schools and consistently ranked among the top management institutes in Asia, is looking for Research Assistants to join its Centre for Digital Transformation. The CDT focuses on research into key issues around digital technologies and their impact on organizations and society. This role is ideal if you are planning to pursue a PhD later -- you will work directly with faculty members on cutting-edge research projects involving data science, NLP, simulations, and econometrics. Applicants holding a PhD will be considered for the Research Associate position instead.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You should preferably hold a postgraduate (Master's) degree in Information Systems, Management, Data Science, Computer Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred Disciplines: Candidates with degrees in management, information systems, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or social and economic disciplines are preferred.
• Technical Skills: You must be proficient in Python and R. You should be comfortable building large datasets and performing data analysis and visualization.
• NLP & Text Analytics: Candidates with experience in natural language processing and text analytics will be preferred.
• Econometrics: You should be well-versed in secondary data analysis. Proficiency in running econometrics and statistics models is preferred. Prior experience with panel datasets and knowledge of Stata is desirable.
• Simulations: Candidates with expertise in running simulations in the organizational domain will be preferred.
• Research Aptitude: You should understand the scientific process, including the ability to do literature reviews by reading and summarizing research papers.
• PhD Aspirants: If you are keen to pursue a PhD later, this position will give you excellent research experience and exposure at a top institute.

Salary

• Compensation will be commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
• The exact salary depends on the candidate's profile and the prevailing Institute policy.
• IIMA provides access to the Vikram Sarabhai Library and computer centre for all research staff.

Selection Process

1. Application Screening: Your CV and cover letter will be reviewed by the faculty supervisors at the Centre for Digital Transformation.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the faculty members. The interview may assess your technical skills in Python, R, data analysis, and your overall research aptitude.
3. Document Verification: You will need to submit your original academic certificates and experience documents for verification before the final offer.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your latest CV highlighting your academic qualifications, research experience, and technical skills.
2. Write a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position and how your skills match the requirements.
3. Send both documents by email to cdt-secretary@iima.ac.in.
4. Use the subject line: "RA: Centre for Digital Transformation" -- applications without this exact subject may not be considered.
5. Make sure to apply before 16 April 2026.

Note: If you are selected, you will need to arrange your own accommodation outside the IIMA campus, which is centrally located in Ahmedabad city.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 March 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 16 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Prepare research surveys, design questionnaires, and launch them for data collection across target respondents.
• Extract, compile, and clean large datasets from multiple secondary sources for academic research projects.
• Run large panel data models and econometrics analyses using Python, R, or Stata under faculty supervision.
• Create impactful data visualizations and dashboards to present research findings clearly.
• Conduct literature reviews by reading, summarizing, and synthesizing academic research papers.
• Work on organizational simulation projects and assist with natural language processing and text analytics tasks.
• Assist faculty supervisors in drafting research papers, case studies, and manuscripts for academic publication.
• Manage research documentation, organize project materials, and support administrative coordination for the Centre for Digital Transformation.