Postdoc and Research Associate Positions in Family Business, Social Sciences, and Management at Indian School of Business Indian School of Business in

The Thomas Schmidheiny Centre for Family Enterprise at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad is seeking applications for Researcher/Postdoc and Research Associate positions. The Centre is dedicated to advancing both real-world and academic knowledge in the field of family business, with a strong emphasis on research in social sciences and management. These roles offer opportunities to work closely with the Centre's Executive Director, Academic Director, Research Director, Principal Researcher, and other faculty members on a variety of research projects.

Researcher/Postdoc Position: This position is open to fresh PhDs or PhD candidates in the final stages of their thesis in disciplines such as Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Law, and Management. Non-PhDs with at least five years of relevant research experience may also be considered. The role involves leading research projects, conducting literature reviews, data collection and analytics, preparing presentations, writing and formatting academic papers, and submitting work to conferences and journals. There are opportunities to co-author papers for top-tier journals, develop teaching cases and notes, contribute to the Centre's quarterly magazine, and participate in qualitative research projects. The position also includes mentoring research associates and assisting with the Centre's conferences, workshops, and training programs. Candidates should have strong analytical, computing, communication, and writing skills, with proficiency in statistical and programming software such as SAS, STATA, R, Python, MAXQDA, and Atlas. Experience with AI tools and prior authorship of research papers or case studies is highly valued.

Research Associate Position: This role is ideal for postgraduates (fresh or with up to five years of experience) in Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Management, or other social sciences, as well as those with professional degrees or MBAs from top institutions. Research Associates will assist faculty with data collection, database development, data cleaning, and the preparation of research papers and case studies. They will also document research activities and events, help organize conferences and workshops, and contribute to the Centre's magazine. The position is designed as a stepping stone for those aiming to pursue a PhD in management or related fields. Candidates should have a strong interest in research, high academic achievement, and proficiency in at least one statistical or programming software. Familiarity with econometric methods, visualization tools, and industry report writing is advantageous.

Funding: The Researcher/Postdoc position offers an attractive salary commensurate with experience and skills. The Research Associate position provides a salary based on qualifications and experience, with the expectation that the role serves as preparation for a future PhD program. No specific stipend or tuition details are provided.

Application Process: Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, proof of qualifications, and any relevant documents to [email protected]. Detailed eligibility criteria and job descriptions are available at the provided links. The positions are based at the ISB Hyderabad campus, with standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Keywords: family business, social sciences, management, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, law, data analytics, case studies, academic research.