Consultant-Academic Research Analyst

About Filo

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Filo is the world's only online instant live tutoring platform built to bring the power of one-to-one high-frequency learning to students from all backgrounds. With Filo, a student is never stuck while studying and can
connect to a teacher for a live one-to-one video session within 60 seconds

at a click of a button, 24x7. More than
5 million students

across 25 countries have leveraged Filo in their day to day learning. 

Filo takes care of any gaps in a student's understanding throughout the year, making their
daily learning process

extremely effective. Which is reflected in their academic performance in a short period of time. Since students are the ones setting up the agenda for these instant-classes, it works as per every
student's pace and understanding

. Teachers are instantly matched by Filo's patented algorithms from
60,000 Filo experts

based on the student's profile and needs. 

With Filo, students can:

• Connect to a live teacher over a
  one-to-one video call,

in under 60 seconds, 24x7 -
yes even at 4 a.m. on Sunday
- Unblock their learning whenever they are stuck
while self-studying at home
- Completely remove the problem of
'shyness'

among students
- Inculcate a habit of asking questions in a
personal one-to-one setup
- Improve performance by
learning what they need at their pace
- Build confidence among students for
peer conversations

Role Overview

The
Academic Research Analyst

will play a crucial role in shaping Filo's academic and product strategy. This individual will research and analyze competitor offerings (e.g., Wyzant, Varsity Tutors, Superprof, Preply, etc.), study academic taxonomies, benchmark course structures, and recommend subject packaging and new course opportunities across global curricula.

This role sits at the intersection of
academics, research, and product design

— ideal for someone who enjoys connecting educational trends with actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Market & Competitor Research

• Conduct in-depth research on leading tutoring and EdTech competitors to analyze their academic offerings, pricing models, and course structures.
• Benchmark subject coverage, course formats, and learning pathways across platforms.
• Identify gaps and emerging opportunities in academic and co-curricular subject areas.

Academic Taxonomy & Course Design

• Map subjects, grades, and topics across multiple curricula (CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE, American, British, etc.).
• Develop and maintain a standardized
  academic taxonomy

for Filo's platform.
- Work with curriculum and content teams to design modular course structures aligned with global standards.

Product & Packaging Strategy

• Collaborate with the Product and Marketing teams to define course packages and learning bundles (e.g., subject-wise, skill-based, exam-focused).
• Recommend course hierarchy and naming conventions for website categorization and SEO alignment.
• Propose new academic and enrichment program ideas based on market trends and learner demand.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with academic experts, curriculum specialists, and data analysts to validate findings.
• Prepare detailed research reports, dashboards, and competitor insights for leadership teams.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in academic research, curriculum design, market research, or EdTech analysis.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights.

Good-to-Have:

• Experience with global K–12 or test-prep curricula (CBSE, IB, IGCSE, AP, etc.).
• Prior experience in EdTech or educational product development.
• Familiarity with research tools like Excel, Notion, Airtable, Power BI, or similar.
• Basic understanding of SEO and website taxonomy design.

Key Attributes We Value

• Curiosity about how learning platforms work and what makes students choose one over another.
• Ability to translate academic structures into simple, accessible course offerings.
• Data-driven mindset with creative problem-solving.
• Proactive, independent, and detail-oriented work ethic.