Subject Matter Expert- Social Sciences

Pangea Society is a pioneering platform that brings together the brightest minds from academia, industry, and policy-making to collaborate on solving the world's most pressing issues. Our mission is to bridge the gap between research and real-world application, fostering innovation, wisdom, and impactful solutions.

Are you passionate about solving cutting-edge problems and driving meaningful impact through your ideas? Do you thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments where creativity and out-of-the-box thinking are celebrated?

The Pangea Society is seeking exceptional individuals with PhDs in Social Sciences who are eager to make a difference through innovative research mentorship and transformative programs.

Research Mentorship:

• Guide high school scholars in developing impactful, publication-ready research projects across social science disciplines — including Psychology, Geography, Public Policy, Linguistics, and 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 and 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 social sciences, 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.

What We're Looking For:

• We are searching for individuals who:
• Think Differently
  : You are creative, intuitive, and capable of finding unconventional solutions to complex challenges.
• Are Driven by Impact
  : You are deeply passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, researchers, and global leaders.
• Thrive in Multidisciplinary Environments
  : You value collaboration across diverse fields and bring an open-minded, innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Are Bright and Visionary
  : You possess exceptional intellectual capabilities, a strong academic foundation, and a desire to shape the future through your ideas.

Key Skills:

• Candidates must be competent in mixed methods involving qualitative approaches like phenomenology, semantics, narrative or discourse analysis, and thematic analysis along with quantitative statistical analysis of surveys.
• Advanced quantitative research proficiency in Social Sciences, reflecting the caliber of a PhD scholar.
• 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.

Educational Qualifications:

• PhD from top tier institutes in Social Science disciplines like Psychology, Geography, Public Policy, Linguistics or related fields.
• Proven record of academic excellence, including published research.

Why join Pangea?

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.