Post-Doctoral Fellow-SCMC Sustainability Lab bei Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of

management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, IIMB is an Institute of National Importance.

Higher Education

Post-Doctoral Fellow-SCMC Sustainability Lab

We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious Post-Doctoral Research Fellow who has demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, ESG, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in developing thought leadership, conducting high-impact research, and delivering critical national-level studies related to ESG performance and disclosures in India.

1 Year

Chief Operating Officer - SCMC

• Lead and contribute to academic and applied research on ESG, corporate governance, and sustainability in the Indian context.
• Develop research papers, policy briefs, and case studies aligned with the lab’s focus areas.
• Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report) filings.
• Liaise with industry partners, regulators, and academic collaborators.
• Present findings at conferences, roundtables, and policy forums.
• Support capacity-building workshops and knowledge sessions for external stakeholders.
• Formulate research proposals for funded projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Candidate must have obtained Ph.D. degree in Management, Social Sciences or Engineering . 
• Candidate ideally should have handled research or consultancy assignments in the past.
• Experience of having worked with the statistical tools is desirable.

Key Skill and Ability Requirements

• Interest – The candidate should have deep interest in the field of Sustainability and Climate Change.
• Deep understanding of corporate governance frameworks and ESG disclosure norms (especially SEBI’s BRSR framework).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience working with or analysing sustainability reports, ESG ratings, or corporate disclosures will be an advantage.
• Quantitative skills: It is desirable that applicant possess strong qualitative and quantitative analysis skills. The candidate must be comfortable with and capable of synthesizing large data sets into actionable insights.
• Positive attitude, a detail orientation and ability to interact with the senior leadership.