ISB Hyderabad – Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher in Accounting | Prof. Gurvinder Sandhu

ISB Hyderabad – Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher in Accounting

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (preferred) / Predoctoral Research Associate

Location: Hyderabad (In-Office)

Openings: 1

Faculty Mentor: Professor Gurvinder Sandhu

Academic Area: Accounting

About the Role

The Indian School of Business (ISB) invites applications for a full-time Research Associate / Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Accounting area under the mentorship of Professor Gurvinder Sandhu.

This position is ideally suited for individuals aspiring to pursue a Ph.D. in Accounting or related fields at leading global universities, or for those seeking to further strengthen their research experience through a postdoctoral role.

As part of ISB’s prestigious 2-year Research Associate Program, this role mirrors pre-doctoral fellowships offered by top research universities worldwide, providing exposure to advanced research methodologies, big data handling, and Ph.D.-level coursework.

About the Faculty

Professor Gurvinder Sandhu is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at ISB. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, an MBA from Melbourne Business School, and a B.Com. from Kurukshetra University.

His research focuses on financial institutions, credit markets, and voluntary disclosures by firms, with a particular emphasis on how banks structure and diversify their loan portfolios. His work has been presented at premier global forums such as the American Accounting Association and the European Accounting Association.

Teaching interests include financial statement analysis and introductory financial accounting.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Research Associate/Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:

• Collaborate with faculty on ongoing research projects.
• Conduct literature reviews and manage academic references.
• Collect, clean, and analyze large-scale datasets.
• Use and develop skills in Python, Stata, R, SAS, and advanced econometric techniques.
• Assist with preliminary data analysis, statistical modeling, and research design.
• Contribute to high-impact research publications in Accounting, Auditing, and Corporate Finance.

This role provides significant exposure to empirical archival research, panel data econometrics, causal inference, and machine learning techniques.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Computer Science, Signal Processing) OR a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Economics from a premier institute.
• Strong quantitative and mathematical background.
• Proficiency in Python, R, Stata, or SAS (at least one required).

Preferred/Additional Skills:

• Experience with API queries, web-scraping, or textual analysis.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning/AI methods.

Why Join ISB?

ISB is a globally recognized, research-driven business school offering:

• Opportunities to attend Ph.D.-level courses and faculty research seminars.
• Hands-on training in cutting-edge econometric and analytical techniques.
• A vibrant academic environment fostering thought leadership.
• Access to a world-class Learning Resource Centre.
• Competitive salary with comprehensive health and accident insurance for employees and dependents.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture that values equity, collaboration, and innovation.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the official application form:

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📩 For queries, contact: careers_ra_fd@isb.edu

(Note: Resumes sent via email will not be considered. Please use the link above for applications.)

About ISB

The Indian School of Business (ISB) was established with the vision of creating a world-class business school in Asia, guided by leading academics and industry leaders. ISB is committed to advancing impactful research, nurturing future leaders, and addressing the complex challenges of emerging economies through its innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and thought leadership.

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