Biology Mentor

**Position: Biology Mentor**

Athena Education runs a coveted R&D wing that mentors bright high school students from around the world on research and experimental projects to help them develop scientific orientation and build their profile. The R&D team works on projects in diverse fields. For this role, we are looking for a creative Natural Science thinker to help students develop their projects in Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, etc. With our students in 15 countries, this is an opportunity to work with a very diverse group of students and projects. You will also help students prepare for and be a part of the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (IGEM), Biology Olympiad, John Hopkins Summer Program, ST Yau High School Science Award ( Relevant for all science and tech fields), Cambridge Medicine Summer School, IRIS India, etc. Due to this diversity and other Athena initiatives, you will have the opportunity to grow as a future science thought leader.

**Who we are**:Athena is India's largest institution in the "premium undergraduate study abroad" space. Founded 9 years ago by two Princeton graduates, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam, Athena is headquartered in Gurgaon, with offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and caters to students from 14 countries.

**Key Skills**:

- Excellent understanding of scientific rules and methods
- Degree in **Biological Sciences **or a related discipline
- Research skills
- Strong multitasking abilities
- Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Client Management
- _Taking pride and ownership in work_

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Drive Science projects with students**-
- Analyzing the profiles, strengths, and weaknesses of scholars thoroughly, and working with them to create an assortment of projects to enable holistic learning and profile development.
- Communicate the Student's progress effectively to Parents and the Counseling team.
- Adjusting working styles to suit different Scholars.
- Communicating effectively with Scholars, the Counseling team, HOD, Founders, and parents.
- **Conduct workshops that build technical skills, logical reasoning, and research skills in students.**-
- Keeping themselves updated on developments and research in the field.
- Conducting training sessions, workshops, conferences, and other continuing education initiatives.
- **Guide team to produce excellent creative projects**-
- In essence, the Consultant, in conjunction with the R&D Head, is responsible for the Learning and Development of the team in terms of project planning and execution skills.

**Education and Experience**:

- Masters'/ M.Phil/Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from top colleges in India
- 0 to 2 years of work experience
- Preferred education from top college abroad

**Why should you be interested?**
- **Impact**
- Working with Athena will provide you with an opportunity to bring about a positive impact in the lives of the best students in the country - the future pioneers of the world
- Opportunity to grow as a thought leader in Biological Sciences and innovation
- **Team and Culture**
- We are a daring collection of adventurers dedicated to excellence and growth. We are always efficient and occasionally funny
- **Professional Advancement**
- We believe in providing opportunities for team members to build their skills and become independent drivers
- Experience of operating in a dynamic, high-growth organization in this multidimensional role, along with the opportunity to work with the Founders.

**Location & Work Environment**

The Vatika Triangle; Gurgaon, India
- We have built a creative space in a top corporate building in a prime location in Gurgaon.
- The office is on M.G. Road, a **2-minute walk from the M.G. Road Metro Station**.

Our team comprises of creative and colorful characters, all goal-oriented and hungry for growth (and healthy snacks). The work environment is a mixture of formal and playful, as we all strive to get things done while sipping Italian coffee brewed in house.

**Compensation**:
We offer a competitive market salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

**More about Athena**:
Athena was founded around 10 years ago by **two serial entrepreneurs and Princeton graduates**, Poshak Agrawal and Rahul Subramaniam. Both are passionate about **India's growth story** and love operating in an entrepreneurial** environment,** and building** educational institutions** to provide the **highest-quality mentorship and training**. They founded Athena Education to help high-school students experience the strength of **holistic education** and help them gain admission to **elite universities globally**.

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