Post-Doctoral Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – IIM Ahmedabad

Post-Doctoral Research Associate Recruitment 2026 – IIM Ahmedabad

Organization

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSA)

Position Overview

Project Details

• Project Title: Explainable Data Valuation Mechanism for Utility Maximization in Digital Marketplaces

• Research Area: Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Network Science, Behavioral Economics

• Collaboration:

  • Laboratory for Information & Decision Systems (LIDS), MIT (USA)

  • University of Economics in Bratislava (Slovakia)

• Supervisor: Prof. Samrat Gupta

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design and implement counterfactual reasoning models

• Develop network-based pricing models for digital assets

• Perform graph-based analysis (similarity graphs, attribution scores like Shapley/SHAP)

• Integrate fairness-aware corrections in models

• Validate models using real and experimental data

• Contribute to high-quality research publications

• Collaborate with international research teams

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in:

  • Computer Science

  • Information Systems

  • Data Science

  • Machine Learning

  • Applied Mathematics

  • Quantitative Economics

  • Or related fields

• Candidates who have submitted thesis may also apply (degree required within 6 months of appointment)

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in:

  • Network Science & Graph Analytics

  • Machine Learning & Statistics

  • Mathematical Modeling

• Technical Skills:

  • Programming in R and/or Python

  • Familiarity with scientific computing libraries

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation: As per IIM Ahmedabad norms

• Opportunity to publish in top-tier journals and conferences

• Exposure to international collaborations

Application Process

• Interested candidates should apply through the official IIM Ahmedabad recruitment channels

• Prepare: CV, research details, and supporting documents

Important Notes

• Position is post-doctoral and research-intensive

• Selected candidate will work closely with faculty and global collaborators

• Strong emphasis on research output and innovation

Key Highlights

• Work on cutting-edge AI & data valuation research

• Collaboration with MIT and international institutions

• Ideal for candidates aiming for academic/research careers