"Research Associate"

Research Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification announced by the Institute of Rural Management, Anand, Gujarat – Research Associate Jobs. Eligible candidates may apply through online.

Date Posted: 17th March 2026

Hiring Organization: Institute of Rural Management, Anand

Organization Profile: The Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) is driven by the dream of serving the under-served segments of the economy through professional management. Founded in 1979, IRMA is focused on creating management professionals who can bring about sustainable, ecologically friendly and equitable growth by applying their management acumen at the grassroots level and influencing the public policy narrative at the national and global levels. In 1970, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) initiated the implementation of Operation Flood – the World’s Largest Dairy Development Programme following cooperative strategies. During its implementation, it was experienced that such large-scale programmes dealing with millions of people needed rural management professionals with skillsets to manage complex rural environment. Realising this, under the leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution in India, IRMA was established in 1979 with support from NDDB, the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the Government of India, Government of Gujarat, and the erstwhile Indian Dairy Corporation.

Job Title: Research Associate

Employment Type: Contractual

Department: SEWA-IRMA

Eligibility:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Management, Gender Studies, or MBA/PGDM with strong research orientation.
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative field research; prior work with cooperatives, SHGs, or women’s collectives is an advantage.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and good communication skills in English.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field travel across project study sites.

Role Description:

• Conduct primary field data collection — surveys, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions — with cooperative members, leaders, and government officials across study sites.
• Manage and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, and assist in preparation of reports, case studies, and policy briefs.
• Support literature review, secondary data synthesis, and coordination of stakeholder workshops and project events.
• Assist in drafting project reports, field instruments, and the Final Study Report under the supervision of the Principal Investigators and faculty team in collaboration with SEWAFED.

Nature of Appointment: Purely temporary/contractual for five (5) months from the date of joining, with possible extension subject to project extension. No claim for permanent employment shall be entertained

Remuneration: Consolidated monthly contract amount of Rs. 35,000/– to Rs. 50,000/– based on qualifications and experience.

Job Location: Anand, Gujarat

Apply Mode: Online

Last Date: March 29, 2026

Organization Website: https://www.irma.ac.in/

How to Apply: Interested candidates may please apply online on or before March 29, 2026, at https://www.irma.ac.in/careers/careers.php.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. The selected candidate should join at short notice.

Link to apply: Click Here

Organization Address:
Institute of Rural Management
“Tribhuvan” Sahkari University
Anand 388001, Gujarat, India

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