Research Associate – IIM Bangalore Center of Excellence for Digital Public Goods

Ref: IIMB/RA/RECT/2025/56                                                                                                                                     Date: 24 September 2025

About IIMB

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of

management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, IIMB is an Institute of National Importance.

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Position

Research Associate – IIM Bangalore Center of Excellence for Digital Public Goods

Purpose

IIM Bangalore's Center of Excellence for Digital Public Goods (CDPG) is seeking highly motivated and talented Research Associate to join our team. The Center of Excellence for Digital Public Goods at IIM Bangalore is a leading institution dedicated to studying and advancing digital public infrastructure (DPI) and digital public goods (DPG) initiatives. As a repository of knowledge in this field, we provide thought leadership and advisory services for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers worldwide. Our rigorous research evaluates the effectiveness of DPI and DPG initiatives, positioning us as a trusted authority on digital public infrastructure and digital public goods. For more details, please visit the CDPG website at www.iimb.ac.in/cdpg. As a Research Associate, you will play a crucial role in leading cutting-edge research, developing innovative solutions, and contributing to the overall vision of the center.

Duration

Initially for a period of 6 Months. Based on the performance and requirement, it can be extended further.

Reporting to

Prof. R Srinivasan

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Conduct research: Support research on digital public goods, with a focus on building an inclusive and open data repository, and documenting success stories of DPI and DPG initiatives leading to a one-of-its-kind knowledge repository.
• Data analysis and interpretation: Collect, analyse, and interpret data related to digital public goods, utilizing appropriate research methodologies and statistical techniques. 
• Project development: Contribute to the development of research projects and proposals that align with the center's objectives, including in evangelizing and documenting international and national replications of DPI and DPGs in other contexts.
• Partnerships and fund raising: Assist in securing funding for research initiatives and establishing partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
• Publication and dissemination: Contribute to research papers, reports, and other publications for dissemination in reputable academic journals, conferences, and policy forums. Contribute to the center's data repository, knowledge repository, and experience repository through collaborative documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborative engagement: Collaborate with researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to foster interdisciplinary research collaborations and contribute to the overall intellectual environment of the center.

Qualification and Personal Profile

• A Masters’ degree in a relevant field such as management, information systems, public policy, economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong research background with a focus on digital technologies, open source software, data governance, or related areas.
• Expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and statistical techniques, and/ or qualitative research methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate research findings and engage in collaborative discussions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Skilland Ability Requirements

• Knowledge of, and experience in working with emerging technologies, digital innovation, and the concept of digital public goods.
• Prior experience in working in research institutions/ research centres.

The closing date for applications is 08 October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated. All fields in the application form are mandatory, and the following documents are required to be uploaded while submitting the application.

• 10th & 12th Marksheets.
• Diploma/Graduation - All semester wise Marksheets & Final Diploma/Degree Certificate.
• Masters/Post-Graduation - All semester wise Marksheets & Final Degree Certificate.

 Applications without these documents will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered.

 Interested candidates may fill out the application using the link: here

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017.  IIMB is an Institute of National Importance.
IIMB has 113 full time faculty members, about 1200 students across various degree-granting programmes and nearly 5000 annual Executive Education participants.
Our logo carries a proclamation in Sanskrit, तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु (tejasvi navadhitamastu), which translates as ‘let our study be enlightening’.
Our vision is to be a global, renowned academic institution fostering excellence in management, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, government and society.
We have taken several steps to meet the vision set for IIMB. These include hiring high quality faculty, enhancing the quality of research, emphasizing internationalization, expanding our activities in the field of entrepreneurship, in both research and mentoring, scaling up in terms of student intake in all the programmes, deepening our engagement with the alumni, improving infrastructure, and improving administration and governance.