Why a career in academia
A Career In Academia Is One Of The Most Intellectually Rewarding And Fulfilling Paths One Can Aspire To Achieve. It Allows You To
- Pursue your interests and work on topics you are passionate about.
- Contribute to a better, learned world
- Collaborate with bright minds with similar interests
- Own and control your time – be your own boss!
- Make a large impact on the future generations and interact with young minds
- Be on a path of continued intellectual growth
The gateway to academia is a Ph.D. from a leading business school or university. The most important question then becomes: How do I get into a top-tier Ph.D. program
Welcome to the RA program in the Marketing Area at IIM Udaipur, where our RAs have received Ph.D. offers from Kellogg, Maryland, Georgia, UT Austin, Texas A&M, Ivey, Pittsburgh, London School of Economics, Georgia Tech, among others. The RA program at IIM Udaipur offers you a fostering environment that propels you towards an excellent journey in academia.
Why work as a Research Assistant
As an RA, you gain invaluable exposure to the academic research ecosystem
- Get a first-hand research experience before embarking on the PhD journey
- Earn letters of recommendation which make a real difference
- Explore your interests – get a better understanding of the space you want to be in
- Develop skill sets to enrich and fast track your journey in academia
- Network with faculty members and fellow RAs
- Interact with seasoned academicians to understand intricacies of the field like
- The process of publishing your work, and what really matters
- Landscape of your areas of interest
- Career prospects
Why work as a Research Assistant at IIM Udaipur
Being An RA At IIMU Offers Unique Advantages
- Work dedicatedly with faculty members, fostering focus and strong mentorship.
- Access comprehensive databases and advanced learning tools to support research.
- Option to enroll in Ph.D.-level courses offered at IIMU to strengthen your knowledge base.
- Opportunity to attend one funded domestic conference annually, enhancing networking and CV strength.
- Exposure to seminars by internal and external faculty, broadening perspectives.
- Interaction with renowned faculty from leading Indian and international business schools.
- Individualized guidance on building your academic profile and developing research papers.
- A structured pathway to transition into top-tier Ph.D. programs globally.
Responsibilities
Educational Background:
- Bachelor's degree in quantitative disciplines (Engineering, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics) from top-tier institutions. Masters degree is preferred.
- Highly motivated candidates from other disciplines with strong quantitative aptitude are also encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
- An open mind to learning new concepts, creativity, and commitment to learning.
- Good English writing skills
- Statistical programming skills/ coding skills in Stata, R, SPSS, SAS, Python, MySQL, C++, Qualtrics (any/ many)
- High standards of work quality, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
- Strong commitment to deadlines and task completion.
Desirable Skills
- MBA from a top institute is a plus
- Good understanding of Economics/ Psychology/ Statistics is a plus.
Location: Udaipur (on-campus). Work-from-home is not an option.
There may be an opportunity to work out of partner organization's facility.
Tenure
The position is contractual for 12 months and can be renewed for a further period of 12 months, enabling the candidate to build up their profile for PhD applications. Candidates are expected to move on into a PhD at the end of two years.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online. The position will remain open and will accept applications till a suitable candidate is found.
Application Requirements
- Please upload latest CV.
- Upload a Statement of Purpose (maximum 1 page) covering:
- Why are you motivated to take up the RA role
- What are your career plans
- How the RA role fits into your career trajectory
- Why you believe you will be a strong RA candidate
All applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
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