Job Description
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad Founded on December 11, 1+61, IIMA quickly assumed leadership in management education in India and has maintained it ever since. It has grown into India’s favorite management school. The benchmark in management education in the country, it attracts the best of students and faculty. Recruiters ranging from global investment banks to NGOs working with the poor harvest its graduates. Delighted, they keep coming back for more It is not surprising that one-third of the CEOs in India had their introduction to professional management at IIMA.
Ever since ranking of business schools started in India in the 1++0s, IIMA has been occupying the top slots year after year irrespective of who does the ranking and what parameters they use. In the Asia-Pacific region, IIMA has been repeatedly ranked among the top five business schools. In global rankings, it has consistently found itself among the top hundred business schools. In 2008, IIMA became the first business school in India to receive the international accreditation, EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) by European Foundation for Management Development. In 2010, the Financial Times of London ranked IIMA’s two-year PGP (Post-Graduate Programme) eighth globally among Masters in Management Programmes that do not insist on work experience for admission. The same agency ranked IIMA’s Post-Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX-for students with work experience) 11th globally among MBA programmes in 2011.
IIMA’s alumni have created or joined a wide range of organizations in India, transformed them, and given several of them a global presence. Some of the alumni are providing leadership at the global operations of multinationals. Behind their extraordinary achievements is the sense of confidence that they acquire during the rigorous programme at the Institute. “If you can survive the PGP at IIMA, you can take on anything,” declare several alumni. They are also helped by a vast network of highly successful entre…
Requires Research Assistant – Content Writing- Centre for Digital Transformation
We are inviting applications for Research Assistant (RA) for research, writing, literature review, manuscript reviewing and development, preferably with postgraduate (master’s) degree in the Management, English or related fields in the Centre for Digital Transformation at IIM Ahmedabad.
● Role Description: The position involves working on the content writing and development aspect of different research projects focused on the key issues related to digital transformation. The candidate will work with faculty supervisor/s.
Responsibilities of the RA shall include one or more of the following: literature review, editing, summarizing content, prof-reading, writing and other such activities related with academic research.
● Work on schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within deadlines
● Work on research reports and other knowledge-based content.
● Analyze and summarize data and use visualizations to present findings.
● Review literature after reading academic and research manuscripts. The position requires the applicant to have a research acumen with good English language writing skills as an essential qualification and people who are keen to pursue a PhD later on are highly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
● Candidates with Master’s degree in management/ english or social and economic related disciplines are preferred.
● Candidates with expertise and focus on content development, writing and editing will be preferred.
● Candidates should be proficient in content authoring and word processing tools. They should be comfortable with creating visualizations from a large dataset.
● Exceptional candidates will also be well versed with secondary data analysis. Candidates proficient in running econometrics/statistics models are preferred.
● Candidates who understand the scientific process, including being comfortable doing a literature review by reading and summarizing research papers will be given preference.
Project Tenure: The appointment is initially for 6 months with a potential for extension based on performance.
Location: 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.
Reporting: The selected Research Assistant will be reporting to Prof. Pankaj Setia, Chairperson, Centre for Digital Transformation.
Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience of the candidate Last date to apply: 17-Apr-22
To apply, please send an email including CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject: “RA – Content Writing: Centre for Digital Transformation” (Applications without the proper subject may not be considered
Ever since ranking of business schools started in India in the 1++0s, IIMA has been occupying the top slots year after year irrespective of who does the ranking and what parameters they use. In the Asia-Pacific region, IIMA has been repeatedly ranked among the top five business schools. In global rankings, it has consistently found itself among the top hundred business schools. In 2008, IIMA became the first business school in India to receive the international accreditation, EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) by European Foundation for Management Development. In 2010, the Financial Times of London ranked IIMA’s two-year PGP (Post-Graduate Programme) eighth globally among Masters in Management Programmes that do not insist on work experience for admission. The same agency ranked IIMA’s Post-Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX-for students with work experience) 11th globally among MBA programmes in 2011.
IIMA’s alumni have created or joined a wide range of organizations in India, transformed them, and given several of them a global presence. Some of the alumni are providing leadership at the global operations of multinationals. Behind their extraordinary achievements is the sense of confidence that they acquire during the rigorous programme at the Institute. “If you can survive the PGP at IIMA, you can take on anything,” declare several alumni. They are also helped by a vast network of highly successful entre…
Requires Research Assistant – Content Writing- Centre for Digital Transformation
We are inviting applications for Research Assistant (RA) for research, writing, literature review, manuscript reviewing and development, preferably with postgraduate (master’s) degree in the Management, English or related fields in the Centre for Digital Transformation at IIM Ahmedabad.
● Role Description: The position involves working on the content writing and development aspect of different research projects focused on the key issues related to digital transformation. The candidate will work with faculty supervisor/s.
Responsibilities of the RA shall include one or more of the following: literature review, editing, summarizing content, prof-reading, writing and other such activities related with academic research.
● Work on schedules to complete drafts of content or finished projects within deadlines
● Work on research reports and other knowledge-based content.
● Analyze and summarize data and use visualizations to present findings.
● Review literature after reading academic and research manuscripts. The position requires the applicant to have a research acumen with good English language writing skills as an essential qualification and people who are keen to pursue a PhD later on are highly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
● Candidates with Master’s degree in management/ english or social and economic related disciplines are preferred.
● Candidates with expertise and focus on content development, writing and editing will be preferred.
● Candidates should be proficient in content authoring and word processing tools. They should be comfortable with creating visualizations from a large dataset.
● Exceptional candidates will also be well versed with secondary data analysis. Candidates proficient in running econometrics/statistics models are preferred.
● Candidates who understand the scientific process, including being comfortable doing a literature review by reading and summarizing research papers will be given preference.
Project Tenure: The appointment is initially for 6 months with a potential for extension based on performance.
Location: 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.
Reporting: The selected Research Assistant will be reporting to Prof. Pankaj Setia, Chairperson, Centre for Digital Transformation.
Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with qualification and experience of the candidate Last date to apply: 17-Apr-22
To apply, please send an email including CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject: “RA – Content Writing: Centre for Digital Transformation” (Applications without the proper subject may not be considered
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Research Assistant | Content Writing| Centre for Digital position is now open for candidates interested in the Content Writer Jobs sector. This role in Ahmedabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Content Writer Jobs is a plus.
