Description
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) invites applications for faculty positions at the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence from outstanding scholars and practitioners whose work advances Artificial Intelligence at the intersection of management, policy, institutions, and societal impact.
The School seeks to become a globally recognised centre for thought leadership, translational research, and education in AI-driven management and governance. Rooted in IIMA’s legacy of leadership, institution-building, and public purpose, the School aims to shape how AI is conceived, deployed, and governed for enduring business and societal value.
The School will bridge global advances in AI with Indian contexts, data, and institutions, creating knowledge that is globally relevant and locally transformative. It will foster research, policy engagement, and capacity building that advance responsible and impactful AI adoption across business, government, and society.
Areas of Interest
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Data Science and Analytics
Operations Research and Optimization
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Human–AI Interaction
Autonomous Technologies
Applications of AI in management and society are strongly encouraged
Public Systems and Governance
Agriculture and Rural Development
Healthcare and Well Being
Fintech and Risk Analytics
Education and Learning
Digital Platforms and Intelligent Systems
Computational Social Science
Supply Chain and Logistics
Law and Public Safety
Positions
Applications are invited for positions at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.
Exceptional candidates from academia, industry, public systems, and interdisciplinary research environments are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Expectations from Candidates
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality research and scholarly excellence.
Strong potential for publication in leading journals and conferences.
Ability to contribute to interdisciplinary and translational research.
Commitment to excellence in teaching across postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programmes.
Interest in addressing real-world managerial, institutional, and societal challenges using AI.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification from a reputed institution in a relevant discipline.
For senior positions, applicants should demonstrate an established record of research, teaching, institution building, and academic leadership.
Application Materials
Detailed curriculum vitae
Cover letter describing research and teaching interests
Research statement
Teaching statement
Selected publications or working papers
Names and contact details of referees
Equal Opportunity
IIMA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in its academic community.
Women candidates, candidates from underrepresented groups, and international applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
