Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), Uttar Pradesh Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), Uttar Pradesh has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Senior Research Associate, Research Associate. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Deadline

5th May

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Published

27th April 2026

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IIM Lucknow Senior Research Associate / Research Associate Recruitment 2026

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has invited applications for one contractual position of Senior Research Associate / Research Associate in the Decision Science Area under Prof. Deepak Prajapati at IIM Lucknow Campus.

Recruitment Overview

Organization Name	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Post Name	Senior Research Associate / Research Associate
Total Posts	01
Area	Decision Science Area
Professor / Supervisor	Prof. Deepak Prajapati
Job Location	Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India - 226013
Employment Type	Contractual
Initial Appointment Period	11 months, extendable based on performance and institute requirements
Monthly Fellowship	Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 70,000/- plus HRA as per applicable norms
Advertisement Date	April 16, 2026
Last Date to Apply	May 5, 2026
Official Website	https://www.iiml.ac.in

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: April 16, 2026
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026

Applications received after the last date and incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must possess a Ph.D. in Statistics or Management with specialization in Statistics or a relevant field.
Candidate must demonstrate strong research competence and subject expertise.
Candidate must have an excellent academic record with First Class performance throughout from a reputed institute or university, completed in regular mode.
Candidate must have at least one research publication in a peer-reviewed national or international journal.

Desirable Qualifications

Research experience in publishing high-quality research papers in the domain of statistics.
At least one peer-reviewed research publication in a national or international journal.
Command over R, MATLAB, Python coding, and statistical tools.
Proficiency in LaTeX writing.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and learning orientation.

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years of research experience is required for the position of Senior Research Associate. Candidates must clearly mention the position they are applying for in their application.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will assist Prof. Deepak Prajapati in research-related activities, including:

Data analysis
Literature review
Empirical work
Preparation of research output

Salary Details

The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly fellowship of Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 70,000/-, depending on qualifications and post-Ph.D. experience, plus HRA as per applicable norms.