IMI Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 – Research Associate, Research Assistant & Field Investigator Posts (ICSSR Project)
About Organization
International Management Institute (IMI) Bhubaneswar is a premier management institution in India
About Position
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies | Project Title | Monthly Fellowship | Engagement Duration |
Research Associate | 01 | From Digital Transformations to Sustainable Gains: Investigating the impact of smart manufacturing deployment over sustainability performance of Indian industries | Rs. 47,000/- p.m. (As per ICSSR norms) | Max. 24 Months (Contractual for 1 year, extendable) |
Research Assistant | 01 | From Digital Transformations to Sustainable Gains: Investigating the impact of smart manufacturing deployment over sustainability performance of Indian industries | Rs. 37,000/- p.m. (As per ICSSR norms) | Max. 18 Months (Contractual for 1 year, extendable) |
Field Investigator | 02 | From Digital Transformations to Sustainable Gains: Investigating the impact of smart manufacturing deployment over sustainability performance of Indian industries | Rs. 20,000/- p.m. (As per ICSSR norms) | Max. 12 Months (Contractual for 6 months, extendable) |
Qualifications & Experience
Research Associate: Postgraduate in any Social Science / Applied Science discipline with minimum 55% marks along with NET-JRF / GATE / M.Phil. / Ph.D
. Research Assistant: Postgraduate in any Social Science / Applied Science discipline with minimum 55% marks, preferably with NET / GATE / M.Phil. / Ph.D
. Field Investigator: Postgraduate in any Social Science / Applied Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks
. Essential Requirements: Strong communication and academic writing skills in English, proficiency in MS Office tools, and decent presentation skills
. Desirable: Prior experience in field surveys, community-based research, quantitative/qualitative data collection, journal paper writing, and familiarity with digital transformations, manufacturing, or sustainability studies
.
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on merit, eligibility, academic background, and experience
. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview via email communication
.
Who Can Apply
Postgraduates and research scholars in Social Sciences or Applied Sciences seeking engagement in ICSSR-sponsored research initiatives
.
Why Apply
Opportunity to work on an ICSSR-sponsored project focused on smart manufacturing and sustainability
. Monthly stipend up to Rs. 47,000/- as per ICSSR guidelines
.
How to Apply
Combine your updated CV, Cover Letter, and self-attested copies of marksheets/degree certificates into a single PDF file
. Email the PDF to pritish.s@imibh.edu.in with CC to shreyanshu.p@imibh.edu.in latest by 5th September 2026
. Subject line of email: Application for the position of Research Assistant/Research Associate/Field Investigator under the ICSSR project
.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last Date to Send Application via Email | 05th September 2026 |
Important URLs
Official Notification / Brochure URL:
https://imibh.edu.in/images/Advertisment_for_Project_Positions_ICSSR.pdf Apply Online / Official Website URL:
https://imibh.edu.in/careers
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