Applications are invited for Research Assistant at IIM Ahmedabad (Market Research) for the year 2023. The last date of application is 15 September.
The Centre for Transportation and Logistics (CTL), IIMA is hiring full-time Research Assistant (Market Research) to support a wide range of research activities. Research Assistants are expected to work independently within the scope of their responsibilities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to collecting data on industry, competitors, and marketplaces, and preparing reports and presentations. Also, this will require an understanding of business objectives, designing surveys, and analysing industry trends.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent in any discipline) or a B.S./B.A. (in economics, finance, management, or a closely related social science field) degree from a top-tier institution with outstanding grades. Preference will be given to applicants with a relevant master’s degree (specifically in management, economics, finance, or a closely related social science field).
Preference will be given to applicants having experience in designing and conducting surveys, coordinating with various organizations, and developing research reports. Applicants must have strong quantitative analysis skills and sound knowledge of econometric methods.
Experience of data analysis using Stata/R/SAS/Matlab/Python is a plus. Applicants must be self-motivated with excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and can work in a team environment.
Age: Below 30 years.
Responsibilities
The candidates would work on:
- Conduct market research, collect data on industry and prepare industry reports.
- Carry out literature reviews and secondary research on transportation and logistics related topics.
- Work on research articles and prepare long form articles, policy briefs, case studies, presentations, reports, editorial notes, white papers & industry/technical notes.
- Provide editorial support for development of written content and visual communication products.
- Ideate and edit video clips on latest faculty research and Centre’s projects.
- Provide any other research support, as needed.
Application
Interested candidates are advised to fill-in the google form and upload the CV latest by September 15, 2023 through this page.
Duration
This position is for a tenure of 6 months with the possibility of an extension based on performance.
