Indigo Research Mentor

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Indigo Research Mentor based in the United States.

This role involves guiding highly motivated high school students through structured, college-level research projects in a remote, one-on-one mentorship setting. You will support students as they define research questions, conduct academic investigation, and develop high-quality outputs such as research papers, literature reviews, or applied projects. The position is deeply educational in nature, requiring consistent engagement over several months and a strong commitment to student development. You will act as both a subject-matter guide and academic coach, helping students build critical thinking, research methodology, and writing skills. The role is highly interactive and cross-cultural, working with a globally diverse student base across time zones. It is ideal for experienced academics who value teaching, mentorship, and the opportunity to shape early-stage researchers.

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

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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