We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting with various aspects of the research process, including analysis and statistical modelling, report writing, co-ordination and administrative tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in gaining hands-on large scale data modelling experience and developing new statistical methods within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Type: Contractual

Application Deadline: Applications will be received until August 02, 2026.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Gather, organize, analyze and model large national level survey data using appropriate statistical and computational techniques.
• Develop statistical methodology to handle non-responses and missing data.
• Develop Machine Learning based model with GIS based tools.
• Implement and maintain statistical software tools, scripts, or algorithms to support research projects.
• Work closely with team members to ensure seamless coordination and communication during the research process.
• Writing research papers, reports, or grant proposals.
• Assist in organizing workshops/conferences and other administrative tasks as required.

Background and Qualifications:

• PhD degree in Statistics, Data-science or related field with specialization in theory and applications of survey sampling.
• Experience of developing statistical imputation methodology for missing data.
• Strong quantitative research skills with experience in data analysis and statistical software (such as R, Python etc.).
• Independent and skill of writing technical reports, research proposals, and scientific papers.
• Proficiency in extracting and handling large datasets is highly desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new concepts, methodologies, and technologies relevant to the research domain, as well as the ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.

Location: Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Delhi

Interested candidates must send a CV clearly mentioning evidence of experience and expertise in this Google Form.