IIM Ahmedabad Invites Application for Research Assistant Recruitment 2022

Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, 380015 Gujarat

1. Project Title: Political rhetoric, offense and ‘engineered hurt’ in digitally mediated public sphere

2. Position: Research Assistant

3. Job / Role Description:

a. We are inviting applications for one available post for a research associate on a project on offense-based political rhetoric, disinformation, and censorship in the media. The research associate should have an understanding of academic literature on digital spaces, nationalism and political culture in India.

b. The position involves working on literature review, data collection and organization as well as conducting in-depth interviews with relevant stakeholders. They will also be expected to assist in planning and writing academic papers and other briefs.

4. Qualifications: First-class postgraduate degree in Communication/ political science/ sociology/ journalism/ media studies/ anthropology or allied disciplines in humanities or social science is necessary.

5. Tenure of the appointment : The appointment is initially for 8 to 10 months with a potential for extension based on performance

6. Location:

The selected candidate will be working from IIM Ahmedabad 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.

7. Compensation: Commensurate with the qualification and experience.

8. Skillset:

• Candidates must be comfortable in conducting literature review and summarizing research papers.

• Candidates with experience in ethnographic or in-depth interviews will be given preference. 

• Demonstrated interest in the study of disinformation, hate speech and censorship either through academic writing or work experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of quantitative research tools is desirable, but not required. 

• Knowledge of English is required, and knowledge of any other Indian languagewould be preferred.

Selection Procedure

Selection Will be Based either Written Exam/Interview

How to Apply:

For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification