Research Associate Position under the Professor Vasundhara Sharma

Indian School of Business; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health cover

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading business school in India is seeking a Research Associate to support research in Information Systems. The role involves handling large datasets, conducting empirical analyses, and collaborating on various research projects. Candidates should have a master's degree from a reputed institution or a relevant undergraduate degree. Proficiency in Python, Stata, or R, and a strong foundation in econometrics is essential. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field or top engineering institute.
• Strong motivation to pursue a research career in Finance or Economics.
• Experience with big data systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Fetch, clean and maintain large datasets from multiple sources.
• Implement empirical analyses using statistical methods.
• Support research projects with data preparation and analysis.

Skills

Research in Finance or Economics

Python proficiency

Strong communication skills

Experience with big data systems

Knowledge of econometrics

Education

Master from DSE or ISI or reputed institution

B Tech from top engineering institutes

MBA from IIM ABCs

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

Research Associate Position under Professor Vasundhara Sharma

Role: Research Associate

No of Openings: 1

Academic Area: Information Systems

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 years (Optional)

Prof. Vasundhara is an Assistant Professor of Information Systems at the Indian School of Business (ISB). Her research focuses on platform design strategies. Professor Nukala holds a PhD from the University of Texas, Austin. She also holds a B.E. (Hons) in Computer Science from BIT Mesra.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) evolved from the need for a world-class business school in Asia. The founders, some of the best minds from the corporate and academic worlds, anticipated the leadership needs of the emerging Asian economies. The ISB is committed to creating such leaders through its innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and thought leadership. ISB provides a robust environment that generates high‑quality research that is both contemporary and rigorous.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Fetch, clean and maintain large‑scale datasets from multiple sources
• Implement empirical analyses using statistical and econometric methods
• Support research projects through data preparation, exploratory analysis, and result validation
• Translate research questions into data workflows and reproducible code
• Develop regression models for econometric analysis in Stata, R, or Python
• Use Linux and Windows HPC systems for handling large datasets
• Generate output statistics, tables, and visualizations for research projects
• Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to refine empirical strategies
• Assist in interpreting results and linking findings to broader research questions
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and academic‑style drafts
• Adapt to new datasets, tools, and research domains as needed
• Support ad hoc analysis requests on quick‑turnaround projects

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master from DSE or ISI or a reputed institution in India or abroad / B Tech from top engineering institutes or Undergraduate in Economics / MBA from IIM ABCs.
• Strong motivation to pursue a career in research in Finance or Economics.
• Experience working with big data systems, concepts, and tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to every detail.
• Strong team player with cross‑functional skills.
• Background in basic econometrics is highly desired.
• Strong coding proficiency in Python, Stata, R.
• Knowledge of various text mining algorithms and their use cases as well as text pre‑processing and normalization techniques.
• Exposure to economic problems and econometric techniques desirable.
• Motivation to learn and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including comprehensive health and personal accident cover for you and your family.

Opportunity to develop analytical skills through seminars, workshops, and PhD‑level courses.

Timings: Monday‑Friday, 08:00 AM IST to 06:00 PM IST.