IIM Mumbai Opens Research Associate Recruitment 2026

IIM Mumbai announces one Research Associate vacancy for a project on women's career progression in STEM, offering ₹35,000–₹40,000 per month. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) invites applications for one full-time Research Associate position under a sponsored research project examining women's career progression in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The project is conducted in collaboration with Parity Consulting and Training Private Limited.

The recruitment notification, dated October 30, 2026, offers a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹35,000 to ₹40,000. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications by November 13, 2026. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work or Psychology. Applicants with an MBA in Human Resources are also eligible.

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An MPhil or PhD is considered desirable but is not compulsory. Candidates with an understanding of the corporate environment and a strong quantitative research background are preferred. Experience in survey research, experiments, qualitative research, focus group discussions and interviews can be an added advantage.

Applicants should demonstrate research and problem-solving abilities, professional communication skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of systematic literature reviews, research methodologies and quantitative analysis is also expected. Familiarity with SPSS and AMOS is an additional advantage.

IIM Mumbai announces one vacancy for the Research Associate position. The selected candidate receives a consolidated monthly salary ranging from ₹35,000 to ₹40,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The appointment is temporary, initially for 89 days, and may be extended up to 15 months at the institute's discretion. Hostel accommodation is not provided.

A screening committee evaluates applications and recommends eligible candidates for a physical interview. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an interview call. The institute reserves the right to reject applications without assigning a reason.

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Interested candidates must complete both application steps before the deadline. Applicants should prepare their CV and email it to the Research, Consulting and Business Development (RCBD) Office at [email protected], using the subject line "Application for Research Associate (Parity)".

Candidates must also complete the online application form available through the institute's recruitment notification. Both steps must be completed by November 13, 2026. The notification does not specify an application fee.