INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AHMEDABAD Requires Research Assistant \xe2\x80\x93 Centre for Digital Transformation We are inviting applications for research assistant/s, preferably with a postgraduate (master\xe2\x80\x99s) degree in Information Systems, Management, Data Science, Computer Science & Engineering, or related fields in the Centre for Digital Transformation at IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA). Role Description: The position involves working on different research projects focused on the key issues related to digital transformation. The candidate will work with predefined projects with faculty supervisor/s. Responsibilities of the research assistant may include one or more of the following: preparing surveys and launching, data extraction, running large panel data models, and creating impactful data visualizations, amongst other such activities involved in academic research publications. Applicants should be well-versed in the key ideas underlying digital technologies. The position requires the applicant to have research acumen as an essential qualification and people who are keen to pursue a Ph.D., later on, are highly encouraged to apply. Qualifications:

• Candidates with a degree in management/information systems

/engineering/computer science/mathematics or social and economic-related disciplines are preferred.

• Candidates with expertise and focus on creating surveys and analytics, in the

financial domain will be preferred.

• Candidates should be comfortable with creating large datasets, analyzing,

and visualizing them. Candidates having experience in natural language
processing and text analytics will be given preference.

• Candidates should be well-versed in secondary data analysis. Candidates

proficient in running econometrics/statistics models are preferred. Prior experience working with panel datasets and knowledge of Stata is desirable.

• Candidates who understand the scientific process, including being comfortable

doing a literature review by reading and summarizing research papers will be given preference. Project Tenure: The appointment is initially for 6 months with a potential for extension based on performance. Location: The selected candidate will be working from the IIMA campus. IIMA provides access to the library and computer center for all Research Assistants. If selected, the candidate is expected to manage their own accommodation, outside the IIMA campus which is centrally located within the city of Ahmedabad. Reporting: The selected Research Assistant will be reporting to Prof. Pankaj Setia and
Prof. Swanand Deodhar, co-Chairpersons, Centre for Digital Transformation.

Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with the qualification and experience of the candidate Last date to apply: 7th June 2024 To apply, please send an email including a CV and cover letter to cdt- secretary@iima.ac.in with the subject: \xe2\x80\x9cRA: Centre for Digital Transformation\xe2\x80\x9d (Applications without the proper subject may not be considered).