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The NFSG Project at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus (Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus), under Principal Investigator Dr. Sukanya Wadhwa, has one temporary Research Associate (RA) position paying Rs. 30,000 per month for 8 months from 15/01/2027. The essential qualification is a Master’s degree (completed or pursuing), or final-year Bachelor’s, in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Management, Data Science or a related area. Applications are made through the Google application link and the Application Deadline is 15/12/2026.

BITS Pilani Hyderabad RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About BITS Pilani Hyderabad

The advertisement is issued by the Hyderabad Campus of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, for project staff. The post sits under the NFSG Project, an empirical finance study of India’s SME IPO market. The notice describes the appointment as temporary and project-based.

Who Can Apply

The notice lists one post, Research Associate (RA), with one position.

Desirable qualification and skills: familiarity with panel-data or regression methods, financial databases, and academic writing; interest in capital markets and regulation.

Candidates should check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The fellowship or remuneration for the Research Associate (RA) is Rs. 30,000 per month. The tenure of the project and appointment is 8 months, starting from 15/01/2027. The appointment is temporary and project-based, subject to the sanctioned project duration and applicable rules. The selected candidate is governed by applicable institute rules and the terms stated in the appointment letter.

BITS Pilani Hyderabad RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA) Job Description

The selected candidate will support an empirical finance project on India’s SME IPO market under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Duties may include:

• Collecting, cleaning and merging IPO datasets
• Coding disclosure content from DRHP/RHP documents
• Running descriptive and regression analyses
• Searching literature
• Contributing to research reports and manuscripts

The candidate will also assist the faculty member with classroom duties as needed, such as preparing course materials, supporting tutorials and demonstrations, assisting with attendance, assignments and grading, and providing invigilation.

How to Apply for BITS Pilani Hyderabad RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RA)

Eligible candidates should apply through the Google application link given in the notice, on or before 15/12/2026. The notice prints the link only as a placeholder, “[Google Form link]”. Candidates may be required to produce original certificates and supporting documents for verification at interview or joining.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisting will be based on merit and project requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email regarding the interview date, time and mode. Possession of the essential qualification does not guarantee an interview call.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Canvassing in any form may lead to disqualification.
• The institute / competent authority reserves the right to follow applicable rules for shortlisting, selection and recruitment.
• Original certificates and supporting documents may be required for verification at interview or joining.

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