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About IIM Ahmedabad

Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is recognized as a premier global management school operating at the frontiers of management education and practice while creating a progressive and sustainable impact on society. The Institute provides education, training, and consulting, and conducts research in management.

Your role

The e Centre for Transportation and Logistics (CTL) seeks applications at the Post-Doctoral Fellow level, to conduct research in the areas of transportation and logistics.

Your responsibilities

Job profile:

• The Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) is expected to independently carry out cutting-edge research on topics/themes that are aligned with the centre’s vision.
• The Fellow is also expected to publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles on research conducted at the CTL, and present work at national and international conferences.
• The Fellow will work under the supervision of an IIMA faculty but must be able to demonstrate independent thinking and be able to independently design and conduct original research.
• In addition to the fellowship stipend, the CTL would provide the necessary support for carrying out and presenting research, including funding for data collection, fieldwork-related travel, conference visits, etc. as per Institute policy.

Training, development & rotation 

The selected candidate will be working from the IIM Ahmedabad campus. IIMA provides access to the library and office space and desktop computers.

Salary & benefits

The Post-Doctoral Fellow at CTL would be paid a consolidated pay plus other benefits as per the rules of the Institute. The average annual salary for this role will range from INR 7 to 8 LPA (Source: AmbitionBox).

In addition to salary, IIM Ahmedabad employees have reported the following benefits:

• Gym
• Health insurance
• Child care
• Free food
• ..read more

However, the Institute would not provide accommodation.

Culture & vibe

The Students' Personal and Career Development Centre is an on-campus counselling facility at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. The Centre is committed to providing the Institute's students, faculty, and staff members with a space for self-exploration and addressing psychological concerns, leading to personal, social, and professional growth. IIMA creates a campus environment that celebrates happiness, well-being, and diversity.

About you

To apply for this position, you must have the following eligibility criteria:

Required qualifications:

• PhD from a reputed Institute or University in India or abroad, specializing in transportation and/or logistics (defined broadly).
• The dissertation/thesis must be on a topic/theme related to transportation/logistics. Publications in peer-reviewed journals are preferred.
• Candidates who have defended their dissertations are also eligible to apply.
• However, such candidates need to submit proof of defence at the time of application, and the PhD degree certificate at the time of joining the institute.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply direct" button on this page where your details can be directly sent to IIM Ahmedabad via E-mail.

Candidates meeting the above criteria may please send their application latest by May 15, 2023, to Ms Jency Jose (Secretary, IIMA CTL)  by attaching the following materials (as a single consolidated PDF):

1. A cover letter expressing interest in the position
2. A detailed CV
3. A detailed post-doctoral research proposal containing a research plan for two years (10 single-spaced pages max)
4. A synopsis of the PhD dissertation (two pages max), and
5. Three letters of reference.

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