Indian Institute of Management Indore – Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) Recruitment 2025
Apply for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) at IIM Indore 2025 in Strategic Management. Open for PhD holders with research experience. Stipend ₹60,000/month. Apply by 06 Oct 2025.
Post Date: 20 September 2025
Organization: Indian Institute of Management Indore
Organization Profile
Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore), established in 1996, is a premier management institute in India, recognized as an Institute of National Importance under the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. It interfaces with industry, government, and PSUs to promote high-quality research and teaching.
🌐 Website: www.iimidr.ac.in
Job Title
Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) – Temporary
Department / Area:
Strategic Management (SM)
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Punyashlok Dwibedy
Proposed Research Areas: Product, Process and Business Model Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Quantitative Methods (Econometric Modelling)
Eligibility
PhD / FPM successfully defended within 5 years (excluding IIM Indore)
Minimum 60% marks / 1st division in preceding master’s degree
Candidates who have submitted their thesis are also encouraged to apply
Desirable: Minimum “B” category publication in ABDC or equivalent journals
Duration
1 year, renewable for a second year (maximum 2 years)
Stipend & Benefits
Stipend: Rs. 60,000/month (consolidated)
Start-up fund: Rs. 40,000 (one-time for conferences, computing devices, etc.)
Publication incentive for high-quality journals
Accommodation on campus: Rs. 3,000/month (if available)
Office space and access to student services (bus, internet, library, etc.)
Responsibilities
Teach at least 1 four-credit course per year (1 credit = 6.25 teaching hours)
Publish at least 1 research article in an A or above category journal per year in collaboration with faculty mentor
Application Process
Application Package:
Application form (as per IIM Indore format)
Qualification certificates
Updated CV
PDF Research statement/proposal
Two reference letters (sent directly by referees)
Research papers (pre-prints) published or accepted
Email Applications to: pdfrecruitment@iimidr.ac.in
Address
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road
Indore – 453556, Madhya Pradesh, India
Pay & Facilities Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Stipend | Rs. 60,000/month (consolidated) |
| Start-up fund | Rs. 40,000 one-time |
| Accommodation | Rs. 3,000/month (if available) |
| Research incentive | Publication-based |
| Teaching load | 1 four-credit course/year |

