IIM Ahmedabad Centre Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has invited applications for the position of Centre Research Fellow under the Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance. Eligible candidates possessing a PhD in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline are invited to apply. Candidates who have recently submitted their doctoral thesis or are nearing completion of their PhD are also eligible, subject to fulfilling the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Application Last Date: 09 August 2026
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) |
| Department / Centre | Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance |
| Post Name | Centre Research Fellow |
| Employment Type | Full-Time (Not explicitly mentioned in the notification) |
| Job Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Salary | Not Mentioned |
| Application Mode | Online Form and Email Submission |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned. |
| Official Website | https://www.iima.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | Not Mentioned |
| Application Start Date | Not Mentioned |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | Not Applicable |
| Interview Date | Not Mentioned |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Centre Research Fellow | Not Mentioned |
Roles and Responsibilities
The selected Centre Research Fellow will work closely with the Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance and will contribute towards high-quality academic research and administrative coordination.
- Conduct and publish high-quality research in the broad areas of financial economics independently or in collaboration with faculty members in the Finance and Accounting area of IIM Ahmedabad.
- Supervise and mentor Research Associates while allocating and reviewing their work related to the Centre's research initiatives and database development.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of the Centre's research databases.
- Plan and coordinate the Centre's Annual Research Conference.
- Organize Quarterly Workshops.
- Coordinate Seminar Series conducted by the Centre.
- Liaise with the Co-Chairs, Executive Committee, and Governing Council regarding Centre activities.
- Support reporting, documentation, and administrative coordination for the Centre.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants should possess a PhD (or equivalent doctoral qualification) in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field from a top-tier institution in India or abroad.
Eligible Indian institutions include, but are not limited to:
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Delhi School of Economics (DSE)
- Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
- NIRF Top 20 Institutions in Economics and Management
Candidates Awaiting PhD Completion
Applicants who have recently submitted their doctoral thesis or are nearing completion of their PhD are also eligible to apply.
If selected, candidates who have not yet received their PhD degree certificate must submit the certificate within six months from the date of appointment.
Research Experience
Applicants should possess a strong research record or demonstrate research potential in one or more of the following areas:
- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Finance
- Market Microstructure
- Financial Economics
- Microeconomics related to Finance
Research capability may be demonstrated through:
- Working Papers
- Research Publications
- Conference Presentations
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in R
- Proficiency in Python
- Proficiency in Stata
- Knowledge of similar econometric or statistical software
- Experience working with large financial and market datasets
Exposure to AI workflow design will be considered an added advantage.
Additional Skills
- Good organisational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage people and timelines
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent activities
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Not Mentioned |
| Maximum Age | Not Mentioned |
| Age Relaxation | Not Mentioned |
Reservation Details
No reservation policy or category-wise reservation details have been mentioned in the official notification.
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
The official notification does not specify the complete selection procedure.
Based on the notification, the selection will be carried out after evaluation of the following:
- Educational Qualifications
- Research Profile
- Relevant Experience
- Application Materials
- Interview (if conducted)
Application Procedure
- Fill out the online application form mentioned in the official notification.
- Send the complete application materials via email to the contact person mentioned below.
- Ensure that the application reaches before the last date, i.e. 09 August 2026.
Additional Important Information
- The recruitment is being conducted by the Mattu Centre for Research in Security Pricing and Corporate Finance at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
- Candidates nearing completion of their PhD are eligible to apply.
- Candidates selected before obtaining their final PhD degree certificate must submit the certificate within six months from the date of appointment.
- Exposure to AI workflow design is desirable and will be considered an added advantage.
- Strong publication record or research potential is expected from applicants.
- Applicants should possess excellent communication, coordination, and project management skills.
- The notification does not mention salary, contract duration, probation period, accommodation, service bond, medical examination, travel allowance, or category-wise vacancy details.
