Research Analyst/Associate

Research Analyst/Associate with IIDS

Job Title:	Research Analyst/Associate	Function:	Research and Development
Reports to position:	Faculty/Associate Director	Location:	Hyderabad
Reportees to Position:	None or Associate	Band:	FT

Job Purpose

The candidate will assist the faculty/associate director in their ongoing research work which includes development of analytical models, solution algorithms and designing of computational experiments. The position is best suited for a candidate with an interest in pursuing a PhD down the line.

Job Outline

Discuss with the project mentor and understand the nature of the research to be carried out.
Articulate hypotheses of the research to be undertaken.
Design research studies that meet the rigor of academic standards.
Prepare weekly/monthly reports of the project status.
Apply a range of research techniques to gather relevant information, including document.
Analysis, surveys, case studies and interviews as per the need of the project.
Gather information directly or liaise with and direct field interviewers to gather information.
Design and develop data science and business analytics models for problem solving.

Job Specification

Knowledge / Education

Specific Skills

Desirable Experience

B Tech from IIT, NIT or BITS (preferably in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering)

MBA/ PGDBM from premier institutions like IIMs.

Other

Experience working with machine learning and AI models, concepts, and tools.

Experience with noisy and/or unstructured textual and structured data

Knowledge of various text mining algorithms and their use-cases as well as text pre-processing and normalization techniques

Relevant Research Methodology expertise with report writing.

Research experience in the relevant field including working on research/industry projects with research paper publication.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English, including excellent listening skills. Demonstrated ability to synthesize a broad range of ideas into cogent communications. Excellent writing, analysis and presentation skills.

Extreme attention to detail, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, excellent working knowledge of database, software’s, programming knowledge (Python, R, Tableau etc.) and management, strong math and analytical skills, ability to create written documents with little or no oversight.

Advanced knowledge and use of statistical tools, Microsoft Excel, Word with PowerPoint preferred. Internet and email savvy. Must be technology oriented.

2-3 years