Overview

Role: Postdoctoral Researcher (preferred)/ Predoctoral Research Associate

Location: Hyderabad (On-Site)

No of Openings: 1

Faculty Name: Professor Saharsh Agarwal

Academic Area: Information Systems

Research Summary of the Faculty

Professor Saharsh Agarwal

Professor Saharsh is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems Area at the Indian School of Business. His research examines the societal impacts of digital platforms and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on contributing to the ongoing policy discussions in this space. In his current projects, he is examining topics related to excessive screen time on smartphones and welfare issues associated with gig workers.

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.

About Position

This posting is for an in-person post-doc position with Professor Saharsh Agarwal for a period of 1 year (extendable). The position is ideal for someone who is interested in working on emerging tech policy issues, especially in the Indian context.

Applications for pre-doc researchers will also be considered.

Roles and Responsibilities

Post-doc

Work with the faculty on research projects of common interest

Pre-doc RA

Work with the faculty on research projects of common interest

Assist the faculty in his research projects by collecting and/or analyzing data

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of data processing using any tool (R, Python, Stata)
• Good understanding of Machine Learning
• Undergraduate/graduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Economics
• Superior academic performance, especially in analytical and quantitative courses
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated evidence of writing (reports, articles, dissertations) preferable
• Ability to incorporate intellectual inputs from multiple disciplines and to work independently
• Strong professional ethic including attention to detail, commitment to task completion under aggressive deadlines, and ability to multitask

Nice to have Skills

• Good understanding of Econometrics
• SQL
• Relevant projects in machine learning and natural-language processing
• Advanced programming skills
• Understanding of econometric models

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.

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.