JobDeadline: 15 June 2026OPP-2026-011
Research Associate in Transportation Economics, Finance, and Policy
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
Role / Designation
Research Associate
Domain / Subject
Economics
Location
Ahmedabad
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15 Jun 2026
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience
Prior work experience as a research assistant is desirable but not mandatory.
Qualification
Master’s degree in economics (MSc/MA or similar), or urban planning (MCP/Master of Planning or similar), or business administration (MBA or similar) with significant coursework/concentration in econometrics and/or data analytics. Courses in urban economics, urban development, land use planning, transportation planning/policy, or related subjects. Good grades in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in statistics, econometrics, and microeconomics. Expertise in Stata/R. Excellent communication skills.
Compensation
Commensurate with qualification and experience
Duration
Three to six months, extendable
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About this opportunity
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is hiring a full-time Research Associate to work on projects related to transportation economics, infrastructure finance, and transport sector decarbonization policy. The candidate will have a postgraduate degree in economics, urban planning, or business administration with a strong quantitative background and expertise in econometric methods. Responsibilities include survey design and administration, data cleaning and processing, literature reviews, quantitative data analysis, drafting reports, and project administration. Prior research assistant experience is desirable. The position is on-campus and initially offered for three to six months, with potential for extension based on performance. Travel within India may be required.
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