IIM Raipur Research Associate Recruitment 2026 (North-Eastern Railway Consultancy)

Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) invites applications for the post of Research Associate / Project Associate / Consultancy Associate for the consultancy engagement for the North-Eastern Railway. Advertisement No: IIMR/Rect./Project/NER/2026/012, dated 07.08.2026.

Position Details

Role

The Research Associate / Project Associate / Consultancy Associate will support the Project Coordinator and Principal Investigator in data collection, field research, statistical analysis, literature review, and preparation of research reports, contributing to evidence-based policy insights for the relevant departments.

Qualification (Essential)

• Master's degree such as MSc / M.Tech / MBA in Data Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Operation Management, Financial Analytics, or equivalent disciplines from a recognized/reputed university.
• A master's from IITs / IIMs / NITs shall be preferred.

Experience Required

• Minimum 01 year of relevant work experience in a project assistant/associate/similar post with leading research role.
• Experience in IIMs / IITs / TISS or government-funded research projects shall be highly preferred.

Desirable Skills

• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis (STATA / R / Python).
• Experience in primary data collection, survey administration, and field research.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to prepare research reports and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Willingness to travel extensively within NER division.

Job Description

1. Data Collection & Field Research

• Administer surveys, conduct field interviews, and manage data entry and cleaning.
• Coordinate with field investigators and government officials at the district level.

2. Data Analysis & Visualisation

• Perform statistical analysis using appropriate software and methods.
• Create publication-quality charts, graphs, and tables for reports and presentations.

3. Report Writing & Support

• Assist in drafting research reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Support the Project Coordinator in stakeholder meetings and project administration.

How to Apply

1. Applications will be received via the Institute's online application portal: https://iimraipur.ac.in/recruitment/
2. The deadline for submission of applications is 27th August 2026.
3. Applications received after the due date shall not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further scrutiny through the provided email ID.

For more details contact the Principal Investigator Prof. Abhijit Barman, Operations & Decision Science Dept, IIM Raipur.

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