Postdoctoral Research Position in Organisational Behaviour & Sociology @ Bengaluru

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Position in Organisational Behaviour & Sociology Location Bengaluru, Karnataka Required Number 1 Qualification PhD in Organisational Behaviour, Sociology of Work, Organisational Sociology, Human Resource Management, or a closely related discipline Job description

• Amrita School of Business (ASB), Bangalore Campus invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our academic community, focusing on organisational behaviour, sociology of work, Organisational Sociology, and human Resource Management.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting edge research on workplace culture, leadership, identity, and social dynamics in organisations, with real world impact across sectors
• Please include:
• CV
• Motivation Letter
• Contact details of at least two referees
• Proof of A ranked journal publication

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead high impact research on organisational culture, leadership, and social behaviour in workplaces.
• Explore themes such as identity, diversity, inclusion, and power relations in organisational settings.
• Apply and advance qualitative and mixed methods approaches (e.g., ethnography, case studies, interviews, coding frameworks).
• Design and implement organisational diagnostics and interventions to improve culture, cohesion, and performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to grant writing, publications, and industry partnerships.

Required Skills

• PhD in Organisational Behaviour, Sociology of Work, Organisational Sociology, Human Resource Management, or a closely related discipline.
• At least one publication in an A ranked ABDC journal (or equivalent high impact outlet such as Scopus Q1).
• Strong expertise in qualitative and/or mixed methods research; familiarity with tools such as NVivo, Atlas.ti, or advanced coding techniques.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to conduct independent and collaborative research.

Job category Research Last date to apply September 30, 2026