IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)
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Overview

IIT Madras invites applications for a 6-month contract-based Research Associate position at the Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), FedEx SMART Center, Chennai. The online application window opens on 03-02-2026 and closes on 16-02-2026. Interested candidates must apply online via the IIT Madras IC&SR careers portal.

Total Vacancies

1

Age Limit

TBA

Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Master’s degree (M.A., M.Sc., or MBA) in any of the following disciplines from a recognized university:

  • Economics
  • Public Policy
  • International Trade
  • Public Administration
  • Management Studies
  • Logistics
  • Developmental Studies
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Ports and Shipping Logistics
  • Transport Planning
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Operations
  • Any closely related discipline

Professional Experience

  • Minimum Experience: 2 to 3 years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience areas include policy research in logistics/supply chain, consulting in logistics or supply chain management, logistics operations, air cargo operations, infrastructure projects, government advisory work, think tanks or research institutions, and logistics organizations

Technical & Domain Proficiency (Required)

  • Economics & Research: Strong understanding of economics, socio-economic research, and applied policy analysis
  • Logistics Ecosystem: In-depth understanding of India’s logistics, supply chain, or air cargo ecosystem across policy, regulatory, institutional, and operational dimensions
  • Policy Analysis: Ability to analyze national and international policy frameworks related to international trade, trade facilitation, customs procedures, and border management
  • Field Research: Experience analyzing trade, logistics, autonomous deliveries, transport, and infrastructure systems through policy-level assessment and field-based research
  • Cargo Workflow Analysis: Ability to map and analyze cargo workflows across import, export, and transshipment processes at airports, ports, warehouses, and customs-controlled facilities
  • Bottleneck Identification: Capability to identify policy, regulatory, infrastructural, and operational bottlenecks affecting cargo efficiency, cost, and turnaround time
  • Benchmarking: Experience benchmarking Indian logistics or air cargo practices against global best practices and leading international hubs
  • Research Methods: Proficiency in policy and literature reviews, document analysis, stakeholder interviews, field studies, process mapping, and quantitative/qualitative analysis
  • Writing Skills: Strong writing skills with experience contributing to policy notes, white papers, analytical reports, and research publications
  • Multimodal Analysis: Ability to extend logistics and cargo analysis across multimodal systems (air, ocean, road, rail)

Important Dates

Application Start

03/02/26

Application End

16/02/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Date: 03-02-2026
  • Last Date for Online Application Submission: 16-02-2026
  • Selection Process: To be determined (shortlisting, test/interview)
  • Contract Duration: 6 months from joining (extendable based on performance)

Application Fees

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the notification. If a fee applies, refer to the official notification for the exact details.

How to Apply

Additional Instructions

  • Online applications only; hard copies must not be sent.
  • Only one application per email ID per advertisement.
  • Applications cannot be edited after submission.
  • Provide a valid email address as all correspondence will be via email.
  • Submit the printout of the online application during the test/interview.
  • Applications received after 16-02-2026 will not be accepted.
  • Eligibility verification is mandatory; meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee selection.
  • No duplicate applications will be entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy"?

The "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy" is conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM).

How many vacancies are there for "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy"?

There are a total of 1 vacancies available for "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy".

When do applications for "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy" start?

Applications for "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy" begin on 03/02/26.

What is the last date to apply for "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy"?

The deadline to apply for "IIT Madras Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 1 Vacancy" is 16/02/26.

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