IIMU | Advertisement for the post of Research Fellow Position, Apply ASAP!
Overview:
IIMU is inviting applications for the post of Research Fellow position for a MOE-funded Project. Interested ones can apply. The work will involve helping plan the research project activities and assist in executing them. There will be extensive field travel involved.
Objectives:
You should consider yourself a good fit for this position if you are seriously considering pursuing a research career in the fields of either Supply Chain Management or Agriculture. The position will help you build and sharpen your research skills. You must have a Master’s Degree or equivalent.
Responsibilities:
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This is a research position in an academic setting. You will assist with:
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Data collection, database creation, and data analysis. The faculty will help you train on methods as necessary for this project;
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Literature search, summary, presentation, and writing;
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Other research project-related work includes fieldwork planning, setting up lab and field experiments, conducting in-depth interviews, and managing the research project(s).
Skills and Qualifications:
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Must have a Master's degree from a reputed institution. Degree in Business / Management/ Agriculture. Candidates from the Supply Chain Management discipline will be preferred.
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An open mind to learning new concepts, creativity, and hard work.
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Statistical analysis/coding skills in Stata, R, SPSS, SAS, Python, and C++ (any/ many).
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Skills in using NVIVO/ RQDA or other qualitative analysis packages are a plus.
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Good English writing skills are a plus.
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An MBA from a top-tier institute is a plus.
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The candidate must have high standards in quality of work, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and absolute commitment to task completion.
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Location: Remote
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Positions Vacant: 1 (contractual – for 11 months)
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Applications will be screened until the position is filled.
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Please apply with your current CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, please state your career goals, how this research fellow position fits with your career plans, and why you think you are a good fit for this position.