IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) Centre Research Fellow – NSE Centre for Behavioural Science (NSECBS)

About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is one of India's leading management institutes, renowned for excellence in management education and research. The NSE Centre for Behavioural Science (NSECBS) promotes interdisciplinary research integrating behavioural science and neuroscience with management disciplines such as finance, economics, marketing, organisational behaviour, and human resource management. The centre is equipped with advanced research infrastructure including EEG systems, eye-trackers, and behavioural laboratories for cutting-edge experimental research.

Position Details

Position: Centre Research Fellow

Centre: NSE Centre for Behavioural Science (NSECBS)

Organization: Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Number of Positions: 02

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Employment Type: Contract

Tenure: 12–24 months (extendable based on performance)

Compensation: Salary will be based on qualifications and experience according to IIMA guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioural science research involving human participants.
• Design and execute experimental and survey-based research studies.
• Analyse research data using statistical techniques.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Support laboratory management, ethics applications, and project documentation.
• Contribute to workshops and research dissemination activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• PhD from a recognised institute or university in an analytical or behavioural science-related discipline.
• PhD/FPM in:
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioural Science
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Related analytical disciplines.

Preferred Skills

• Consumer Behaviour knowledge.
• Marketing, Finance, Economics or Data Analytics.
• E-Prime or PsychoPy.
• EEG and Eye Tracker data acquisition & analysis.
• Programming knowledge.
• SPSS or R.
• Ability to work independently in interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to conduct advanced interdisciplinary behavioural science research.
• Work with experienced IIMA faculty and researchers.
• Access to advanced neuroscience and behavioural research facilities.
• Access to IIMA library and computer centre.
• Opportunities to publish in reputed journals and present at conferences.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 15 October 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated Cover Letter
• Updated Resume

Combine both documents into a single PDF before submitting the online application. The cover letter should explain your research interests, motivation, and expected contribution to the NSE Centre for Behavioural Science.

Brochure URL

https://www.iima.ac.in/sites/default/files/2026-09/JD_NSE_PostDocV1.pdf

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