IIMA Centre Research Fellow Behavioural Science 2026

IIMA Centre Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: Overview

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is recruiting Centre Research Fellows on contract for its NSE Centre for Behavioural Science. The centre connects neuroscience and behavioural research with questions in finance, economics, marketing, organisational behaviour and human resource management. Its aim is to build knowledge that can inform industry decisions, improve services and support better policy choices. You would join a research setting with a dedicated behavioural science laboratory, bringing together perspectives from different management and human behaviour fields.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Initial appointment: The contract can last from 12 to 24 months, depending on your skills. The notice gives a range for the appointment period, so the initial term is not identical for every possible appointment.
• Possible extension: Continued engagement may be offered based on performance. The notice allows an extension but does not promise one when you first join.
• Work base: You must work from Ahmedabad. The institute's central campus location places it near residential and commercial areas, which is useful context when you consider a move for the role.
• Reporting arrangement: You will report to the Chairperson of the NSE Centre for Behavioural Science. Your appointment therefore belongs to the centre's research activities within IIMA.
• Laboratory setting: Facilities include a 32-channel electroencephalography (EEG) system, screen-based and portable eye trackers, and a galvanic skin response system. The centre uses its laboratory to explore behavioural science ideas in marketing, finance and economics.
• Research resources: IIMA provides research staff with access to its library and computer centre. These institute facilities are available alongside the specialised laboratory setting described in the notice.

Application Submission Notes

• Application route: Use the online form reached through CLICK HERE in the Centre Research Fellow notice, which provides the application route for this role.
• File arrangement: Combine the material requested for your application into one PDF, placing your cover letter before your resume so that the upload follows the notice's stated order.
• Explain your interest: Your cover letter should explain why you want the position and how it connects with your research, giving the centre a clear account of your motivation.
• Describe your contribution: Explain what you could contribute to NSE CBS through this role. The notice asks for this explanation rather than a cover letter that simply summarises your resume.
• Closing condition: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, so complete the online submission within the advertised application window.

• Develop behavioural science research involving human participants.
• Design experiments and survey studies for the centre's research.
• Analyse study data with suitable statistical methods.
• Prepare research manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at national and international conferences.
• Support laboratory operations, research ethics applications and project records.
• Contribute to workshops and activities that share research findings.