Indigo Research Mentor

Accountabilities: Mentor high school students through end-to-end research projects, from topic selection to final submission

Provide structured academic guidance on research design, methodology, analysis, and writing

Support students in developing clear research questions and feasible project scopes

Deliver regular feedback on drafts, progress, and academic outputs over multi-month engagements

Conduct remote mentoring sessions via video calls and maintain consistent communication

Help students build foundational research, critical thinking, and academic writing skills

Adapt complex academic concepts for a pre-college audience in an accessible way

Monitor student progress and ensure steady milestone completion throughout the project

Collaborate with program teams and provide feedback on student engagement and development

Maintain high-quality mentoring standards aligned with academic and program expectations

Requirements:

PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, lecturer, or professor (or equivalent research experience)

Affiliation with a top-tier university (top 30 US or top 20 UK institutions preferred)

Demonstrated research output such as publications, conference contributions, thesis work, or equivalent academic achievements

Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, supervising, or academic mentoring (undergraduate or high school level preferred)

Strong ability to communicate complex academic concepts clearly and effectively

Genuine interest in mentoring younger students and supporting long-term academic development

Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain consistent engagement over extended periods

Cross-cultural communication skills and comfort working with international students

Open to feedback and collaborative improvement with students and program teams

Benefits:

Flexible fully remote work arrangement from the United States

Opportunity to mentor motivated, high-achieving students globally

Meaningful academic engagement without administrative or institutional teaching load

Exposure to a diverse range of research topics and interdisciplinary student projects

Ability to contribute to the development of future researchers and academic talent

Flexible scheduling aligned with mentor and student availability

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