Key Responsibilities:
- Innovative Problem Solving:
- Guide high school scholars in developing impactful, publication-ready research projects across Economics or related fields — to strengthen their academic profiles for top global universities (including the Ivy League).
- Structure and manage personalized research journeys with clear milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Ideate and mentor novel, interdisciplinary projects that demonstrate originality, relevance, and depth — enhancing students’ competitiveness in the admissions process.
- Ensure research output meets the highest standards of academic rigor, creativity, and integrity, with opportunities for publication in reputed journals (including Scopus-indexed platforms).
- Innovation & Academic Excellence:
- Engage with complex, real-world issues and guide students in applying academic principles to solve them through research.
- Inspire scholars to think critically and creatively, challenging conventional frameworks and fostering intellectual curiosity.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging trends in Economics, education, and research methodologies to integrate cutting-edge knowledge into Pangea’s programs.
- Collaborate with consultants and academic teams to design and deliver high-calibre, research-based projects that uphold Pangea’s academic excellence standards.
- Academic Partnerships and Program Development:
- Leverage your academic and professional network to bring top experts, mentors, and collaborators on board to enhance student outcomes.
- Lead conferences, symposiums, and academic events to expand and strengthen the Pangea community of researchers, scholars, and mentors.
- Co-author papers with students and peers to contribute to thought leadership and elevate your own academic profile.
Key Skills
- Understanding of economic concepts and theories.
- Strong interdisciplinary knowledge and willingness to collaborate across domains.
- Excellent understanding of parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing, economic modeling and applied knowledge of panel and time-series models.
- Proficiency in statistical softwares like Stata/Eviews/Ms Excel/SPSS.
- Ability to conceptualize and execute cutting-edge research ideas.
- Strong interdisciplinary knowledge and willingness to collaborate across domains.
- Excellent mentoring skills, with a knack for inspiring creativity in students.
- Outstanding research skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work.
- Strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Subject Specific Requirements
- PhD in Economics/Finance/Business or related fields from Tier 1 institutes(India or Abroad)
- Proven record of academic excellence, including published research.
Why Join Us?
- Solve Real-World Problems: Work on cutting-edge challenges and help students apply their ideas to practical issues.
- Be Creative and Impactful: Collaborate on projects that require innovative thinking and make a lasting impact on education and research.
- Professional Growth: Lead transformative initiatives, publish thought leadership articles, and engage with global academic communities.
- Dynamic Culture: Join a vibrant, mission-driven team committed to shaping the future of research and education.
- Innovative Work Environment: Work in a creative, interdisciplinary space designed to foster collaboration and excellence.
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What We Do
Founded by two visionary Princeton graduates in 2014, Athena is on a mission to transform the education landscape in India and across the globe. We empower high-school students to secure admissions into elite universities worldwide, unlocking their full potential. Our goal is clear: synthesize technology, specialized expertise, and process-driven counseling to develop 50,000 global leaders.
With our exceptional team of consulting and writing experts, in-house tech instructors, research and art mentors, and a Harvard admissions consultant, we offer personalized one-on-one mentorship in all areas, from authentic extracurricular profile development to masterful college applications.
Today, Athena stands as India’s largest premium education consulting firm for undergraduate study abroad, serving students in over 21 countries







