Research Associate (Full Time) – Research on Pathways and Barriers to Women’s Career Progression in STEM
IIM Mumbai has invited applications for one full-time Research Associate under the project “Research on Pathways and Barriers to Women’s Career Progression in STEM”. The original notice is dated 30 October 2026 and the official careers page gives 13 November 2026 as the application deadline. The institute is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India; this opportunity therefore carries Jobsii’s relevant role category and Exclusive classification.
| Recruiting institution | IIM Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Position | Research Associate (Full Time) |
| Project | Research on Pathways and Barriers to Women’s Career Progression in STEM |
| Positions | One |
| Location | Mumbai |
| Monthly remuneration | ₹35,000–40,000 per month, consolidated |
| Initial term | 89 days, purely temporary |
| Possible extension | Up to 15 months, at the competent authority’s discretion |
| Deadline | 13 November 2026 |
| Age | Age is not a criterion. |
Eligibility and useful skills
Postgraduate qualification in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work or Psychology, or an MBA in Human Resources. M.Phil./Ph.D., understanding of corporate settings and quantitative research, surveys and experiments are desirable; qualitative focus-group or interview experience is an advantage. Research/problem-solving, communication, MS Office, systematic literature reviews and quantitative methods are expected; SPSS/AMOS are advantages.
Age is not a criterion.
Research and project responsibilities
The selected associate will support literature reviews, research design and data collection or experiments, analysis and report writing. The role also includes project administration, maintaining correspondence and documentation, and outreach to industry and the sponsoring organisation. It is a research appointment with practical project coordination duties.
The project studies pathways and barriers affecting women’s career progression in STEM. The notice includes interviews and surveys alongside experiments and written research outputs. Applicants should explain how their relevant academic or practical work connects to these methods.
Pay, tenure and accommodation
The consolidated remuneration is ₹35,000–40,000 per month. The actual amount depends on qualifications, experience and the selection committee’s recommendation; the top end is not guaranteed. The initial employment is purely temporary for 89 days. Any extension up to 15 months is discretionary, not an assured appointment for the full maximum period. Hostel accommodation is not provided.
How to apply
- Email a soft copy of your CV to rcbd.projects@iimmumbai.ac.in with the exact subject “Application for Research Associate (Parity)”.
- Also complete the specific online application form linked below; the notice requests both the email and form steps.
- Prepare academic details, previous research/industry/project experience, a cover letter and a PDF CV. The live form requires file uploads and Google sign-in.
- Submit the requested materials by 13 November 2026. No separate closing hour is published in the notice.
Read the complete original IIM Mumbai recruitment notice
The form asks for PhD details in required text fields, while the notice lists M.Phil./Ph.D. as desirable. Do not invent academic information to fill the form. If a field does not apply to you, seek the institute’s guidance on completing it; this article does not reinterpret those form fields as an additional mandatory degree.
Selection and preparation
Candidates recommended by the screening committee may be called for a physical interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not entitle an applicant to an interview. No interview date, selection score or guaranteed appointment is announced in this notice. The institute reserves the right to reject applications and will not entertain interim correspondence.
A concise cover letter can connect your research interests to this particular project and describe methods or outputs you have actually worked on. This is a preparation suggestion, not a new employer requirement. Read the original notice and current form carefully before submitting; the project title and email subject distinguish this recruitment from IIM Mumbai’s other Research Associate vacancies.
