IIMA Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) 2026

IIM Ahmedabad has released a notification for 1 Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) position at the Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSA). Candidates with a PhD in Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related fields can apply online. Last date to apply is 30 March 2026. Salary will be as per IIMA guidelines based on qualification and experience.

IIM Ahmedabad Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad), one of India's top-ranked management institutes, is looking to fill a Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) position at its Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The selected candidate will work on the research project "Decision-Making in Stochastic Electricity Markets" under the guidance of Prof. Rajni Kant Bansal. This is an excellent opportunity for doctoral-level researchers with a strong background in mathematical optimization and programming.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a PhD in Operations Research, Management Science, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Thesis Pending: If you have recently submitted your thesis (currently under review) or are close to finishing your PhD, you can still apply. However, if selected, you must submit your PhD degree certificate within 6 months of joining.
• Technical Skills (Must Have): Strong knowledge of probability theory, statistics, linear programming, and linear algebra. You should be proficient in Python and have good working knowledge of C#.
• Optimization Tools: Hands-on experience with mathematical optimization tools like Pyomo, JuMP, and commercial solvers such as Gurobi, MOSEK, or CPLEX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with stochastic optimization (two-stage or multi-stage models)
• Experience with risk-aware optimization methods (CVaR, chance constraints)
• Background in large-scale optimization and decomposition techniques

Salary

• Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience and as per IIM Ahmedabad guidelines.
• Based on publicly available data, Research Associates at IIM Ahmedabad typically earn in the range of Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Selection Process

Selection will be done through the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Your application materials (cover letter, CV, transcripts, research paper, and references) will be evaluated by the selection committee.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online or in-person interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the IIMA careers page at iima.ac.in.
2. Navigate to "Work with Us" and then "Research Staff" section.
3. Click on the application form link for Research Associate (Post-Doctoral) at CDSA.
4. Fill in the online application form.
5. Prepare a single consolidated PDF containing: (1) Cover letter with your educational and work experience, (2) Detailed CV, (3) Official transcripts from undergraduate and postgraduate studies, (4) A sample published paper or current working paper, and (5) Contact information for three professional references.
6. Upload your consolidated PDF and submit the form.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 30 March 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced (after shortlisting)

• Develop and implement stochastic optimization models for electricity market decision-making
• Conduct research on operational and market decisions in electricity systems facing uncertainty
• Write and maintain code in Python and C# for mathematical optimization problems
• Work with optimization solvers such as Gurobi, MOSEK, and CPLEX for large-scale problems
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative research data and present findings
• Prepare research papers, technical reports, and academic publications
• Collaborate with Prof. Rajni Kant Bansal and the CDSA research team on project deliverables