IIM Lucknow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Research Associate / Senior Research Associate Posts

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has one contractual research position open in its Operations & Supply Chain Management Area, working under Prof. Yash Daultani. Candidates need a completed Ph.D. and at least one paper in a highly ranked journal. Applications go by email only and must be received by 8 November 2026.

IIML Research Associate and Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About IIML

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is located at Prabandh Nagar, IIM Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. This position is at its Lucknow Campus, in the Operations & Supply Chain Management Area.

IIML Research Associate and Senior Research Associate Vacancy Details 2026

The exact fellowship depends on qualifications and post-PhD experience, and remuneration is offered within this range.

IIML Research Associate and Senior Research Associate Eligibility 2026

Mandatory Qualifications

• A completed Ph.D. with specialization in operations & supply chain management, industrial management, industrial engineering or related domains with quantitative rigor, demonstrating strong research competence and subject expertise.
• An excellent academic record with First division in PG from a reputed institute or university, completed in regular mode.
• At least one research paper published in ABDC A / ABS 3 / Clarivate Q1 and above listings in a peer-reviewed international journal, reflecting the ability to conduct independent research, apply appropriate methodologies and contribute to scholarly knowledge.

Mandatory Experience

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• PG preferably in M.Tech. / MBA, and B.Tech. at UG level.
• Demonstrated research experience in publishing high-quality research papers in reputed journals.
• Command over Python, including experience in analytics, simulation, optimization, statistical modeling, data analysis and reproducible research workflows.
• Prior experience of working in research or consultancy projects.

See the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each position.

Job Role

The selected candidate will assist Prof. Yash Daultani in research-related activities. These include data analysis, literature review, empirical work, preparation of research output and any other academic work assigned.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Applications are scrutinized.
2. Shortlisted candidates are contacted via email for an online interview, which is the first stage.
3. The final selection stage can be offline or online.

Service Conditions

• The position is purely contractual in nature.
• The initial appointment is for 11 months and may be extended based on performance and institute requirements.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Canvassing through any means will be taken seriously, and the candidate is liable to be rejected.

How to Apply for IIML Research Associate and Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026

1. Choose the position you are applying for: Senior Research Associate, Research Associate ‘A’ or Research Associate ‘B’.
2. Clearly indicate that position in your application.
3. Send your application and CV to [email protected].

Incomplete or ineligible applications will be deemed invalid and rejected without intimation. Only selected candidates will be intimated, and no other query will be entertained.

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