"Research Associate"

The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is a premier, national-level Institute for Post Graduate, Fellow Programme and Mid-career/in-service education, research and consulting in rural management and allied fields. Founded in 1979, IRMA’s mission is to promote all-round sustainable rural development through professional management. The Verghese Kurien Policy Lab (VKPL) at IRMA undertakes research based on micro-data and helps evaluate central and state government’s policies and development programs. The methodological focus of the lab is on quasi and field experiments. VKPL is committed to sharing its research and field-level findings, and developmental strategies with policy-makers and implementing agencies. The lab’s central research themes include problems related with livelihood strategies, decentralization and governance, empowerment of women, financial inclusion, the relationship between rural households and markets, provision of public services, and the impact of rights-based schemes and programs.

Job Title: Research Associate

Project Title: Application of Business Analytics in Agribusiness

Employment Type: Temporary

Desirable Qualification and Experience: Post-graduation or Ph.D. in Data Science, Management, Economics or Social Science; Experience in research/academic/report writing; Proficiency in English

Job Location: Anand, Gujarat

Remuneration: The appointment will be made on a contractual basis with a consolidated remuneration of Rs.30,000/- per month based on qualification and experience. The remuneration can be negotiated further.

Duration: This is a contractual position for six months.

Apply Mode: Online

Organization Website: www.irma.ac.in

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at the institute website by August 25, 2021 (Sunday), 23:59 (IST). Please ensure that the application contains a statement of interest and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Apply Online: https://www.irma.ac.in/careers/careers.php