IIM Ahmedabad Research Associate Recruitment 2026 at Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence

About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is one of India's premier management institutes and an Institution of National Importance. The Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence (KTSAI) focuses on interdisciplinary AI research addressing business, governance, sustainability, and public policy challenges through advanced Artificial Intelligence and data-driven innovation.

About the Recruitment

IIMA invites applications for two full-time Research Associate positions under the Land Analytics and Policy research initiative at the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence.

The selected Research Associates will work on cutting-edge research involving:

• Geospatial Analytics
• Remote Sensing
• Satellite Image Processing
• Spatial Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• GIS & Spatial Databases
• Urban Infrastructure Analytics
• Climate & Environmental Analytics
• Agricultural Monitoring
• AI-enabled Geospatial Intelligence
• Policy & Business Applications of Spatial Analytics

The role includes research design, AI model development, data processing, technical documentation, publication support, and project coordination.

How to Apply

1. Prepare a single consolidated PDF containing:
   • Cover Letter
   • Detailed CV
   • Relevant Writing/Work Sample (3–5 pages)
2. Apply online only through the prescribed application form.
3. Submit the application before 31 July 2026.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must possess:

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in:
  • Geoinformatics
  • Remote Sensing
  • GIS
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Related quantitative disciplines

Applicants should also have experience in:

• GIS
• Remote Sensing
• Satellite Image Analysis
• Google Earth Engine
• ArcGIS / QGIS
• Spatial Data Processing
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
• Geospatial AI
• Programming and Data Analytics

Preference will be given to candidates with prior research/industry experience, publications, and policy-oriented geospatial analytics experience.

Why Apply

• Work at India's premier management institute.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and Geospatial Analytics research.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers.
• Exposure to satellite imagery, GIS, AI Foundation Models, and Spatial AI.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact academic, industry, and public policy projects.
• Performance-based extension after the initial appointment.

Important Dates

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https://www.iima.ac.in/faculty-research/krishnamurthy-tandon-school-of-ai/careers

Brochure URL

https://www.iima.ac.in/sites/default/files/2026-07/KTSAI_RA_June2026_IIMA.pdf