Job Advertisement: Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (Contractual Position)
Detailed recruitment notification issued by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow for a contractual research position in the Finance and Accounting Area under Professor Sowmya Subramaniam.
Organization Details
- Organization (English): Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
- Organization (Hindi): भारतीय प्रबंधन संस्थान लखनऊ
- Address: Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow – 226013, Uttar Pradesh, India
- City: Lucknow
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 226013
Designation Details
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant (Finance and Accounting Area) | वरिष्ठ अनुसंधान सहायक / अनुसंधान सहायक (वित्त एवं लेखा क्षेत्र) |
Employment Type
- Contractual Position
- Initial appointment for 1 year
- Extendable based on performance and institutional requirements
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 15 June 2026 (Monday) up to 05:00 PM |
Salary / Emoluments
Monthly Fellowship: ₹40,000 – ₹50,000
Additional: HRA as per applicable norms
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in Commerce / Economics / Management (Finance specialization) / Statistics / Mathematics
- Minimum 60% marks required
- Degree must be from a recognized university
- Only regular mode qualifications are eligible
Desirable Skills
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (for Senior Research Assistant)
- Research-oriented experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of quantitative methods
- Familiarity with qualitative research approaches
- Proficiency in R / Python
- MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong English communication skills (written & spoken)
- Attention to detail, teamwork, and learning orientation
Age Limit
Not specified in the official notification.
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting faculty in research activities
- Data preparation and analysis
- Drafting academic reports and research papers
- Supporting research proposals and grant writing
Application Process
- Apply online through the official Google Form
- Submit application before 15 June 2026 (05:00 PM)
- Only online applications are accepted
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email
- Final selection will be through online interview
Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaUuE16X1MBg29xYm4SYyBl7UUQqDUHDQdsqzw0TORijmGg/viewform
Selection Process
- Application screening
- Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria
- Online interview
- Final selection based on qualification, experience, and interview performance
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Reservation Details
Not specified in the official notification.
Contact Information
- Email: sowmya@iiml.ac.in
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.iiml.ac.in
Additional Information
- Position is purely contractual
- Suitable for candidates planning PhD
- No TA/DA will be provided for interview
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Canvassing will lead to disqualification
