Applications are invited for Research Associate at IIM Ahmedabad (Analyst) for the year 2023. The last date of application is 10 September.
About the Role
India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC) at IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) is hiring a full-time Research Associate to support project-based data analysis. The Research Associate will be a skilled Data Analyst and is expected to work independently within the scope of assigned tasks.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting, analysing & interpreting data, preparing reports and presentations, and managing social media posts. We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, highly active, and productive academic, will be expected to do research, and also support the Centre in its activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have a B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent in any discipline) or a B.S./B.A. in economics, finance, or management degree from a top-tier institution with excellent English-language skills.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Strong data analytical skills.
- Must be able to independently administer/manage surveys and be proficient in data analysis independently.
- Proficiency in working on tools like Tableau, STATA, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Ability to work with MS Office or equivalent platform to work on presentation slides, data worksheets, and visualization of data analysis.
- Professional work experience (of 1 to 5 years) in a similar role is desirable.
- Age: Max. 35 years as of the last date of application.
Job Responsibilities
- Data collection from various sources, managing primary surveys and market research.
- Organize and maintain datasets, implementing efficient data storage and retrieval systems.
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation employing statistical tools and techniques to analyze and visualize complex datasets.
- Identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in geological and market data.
- Collaborate with researchers to develop predictive models and simulations.
- Writing detailed reports and making presentations.
- To update the Gold Dashboard on the IGPC-IIMA website.
- To handle social media and liaise with the Communication team for media updates
- To work on household survey and other research projects and write articles, policy briefs, reports, and cases independently and in collaboration with the Centre Head and the Institute’s Faculty.
- To provide editorial support across all research and publishing activities within the Centre
- To provide proofreading and formatting support on the Centre’s outputs
Application
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with the qualification and experience.
Tenure of the appointment
The appointment is initially for one year with a potential for extension based on performance.
Deadline
September 10, 2023.
