Research Associate Position under Professor. Manish Gangwar

Overview
Role: Research Associate
Location: Hyderabad
No of Openings: 1
Faculty Name: Prof. Manish Gangwar
Academic Area: Marketing
Research Summary of the Faculty
Prof. Manish Gangwar
Professor Manish Gangwar is a leading academic in business analytics, pricing and data-driven strategy. At ISB, he serves as Associate Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of the Institute of Data Science. His expertise spans machine learning, econometrics, game theory, omnichannel retail, dynamic pricing, SaaS revenue models, and the intersection of AI and marketing.
He holds a PhD in Management Science from the University of Texas at Dallas, an MS from the University of Kentucky, and a BE from IIT Roorkee. Widely recognised for his contributions to research and teaching, he serves on editorial review boards of prestigious academic journals and is regarded as one of India’s foremost voices in data science and analytics
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About ISB
The Indian School of Business (ISB) evolved from the need for a world-class business school in Asia. The founders, some of the best minds from the corporate and academic worlds, anticipated the leadership needs of the emerging Asian economies. The ISB is committed to creating such leaders through its innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and thought leadership. The Indian School of Business (ISB) provides a robust environment that generates high-quality research that is both contemporary and rigorous.
Roles and Responsibilities
You Will
Assist the faculty – Assisting in their ongoing research work which includes literature review, data collection, database management, and analysis.
Data collection – Scraping data from websites or documents and compilation into usable formats for analysis.
Data cleaning – Replicating prior work to document best practices in data cleaning
Data management – Linking different datasets, ensuring data quality, and processing raw data into processed datasets for modelling and estimation.
Data analysis – Econometric analysis for exploratory data analysis and causal estimation, including visualization and reporting, along with sound knowledge in signal processing/latent models.
Synthesis - Literature search and review, summary, presentation, and analytical writing.
Time commitment: This role will be for a minimum of two years
Qualifications
Required Skills and Qualifications
Master from DSE or ISI or a reputed institution in India or abroad. B Tech from IIT or B Tech/Master with a high CGPA. MBA from IIM ABCs.
Experience in the industry is preferred but not required
Skills And Requirements
Strong motivation to pursue a career in research in Marketing (please explain in your cover letter)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to every detail.
Strong team player with cross-functional skills.
A background in econometrics is highly desired.
Strong coding proficiency in Python, SQL, Stata, R.
Knowledge of various text mining algorithms and their use cases as well as text pre-processing and normalization techniques.
Exposure to economic problems and econometric techniques desirable
Motivation to learn and a strong work ethic.
Our Commitment Towards you
ISB is a research-focused business school. It offers a variety of opportunities to understand the current management phenomena in depth, through research brown-bag seminars, workshops, and PhD-level courses. It provides several options to hone a person’s analytical skills. This position is best suited for a candidate with an interest in pursuing a PhD down the line.
Along with the competitive salary and plethora of employee benefits, ISB hosts a world-class Learning Resource Centre in the entire Asia, Comprehensive Health and Personal Accident Cover for you and your family members. ISB believes in creating a truly inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for everyone through our ideas and collaborations.
For any queries, reach out to - careers_ra_fd@isb.edu. Kindly do not share your resumes or CVs via email. Please use the link below for submissions.
If this role is your true calling, please fill out the form using the below-mentioned link.
Research Assistant - Application Form
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
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