Indigo Premier Mentor - Economics

Indigo Research; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A mentorship organization is looking for an Economics Mentor to guide high school students from diverse backgrounds in academic research. The role involves working remotely to help students complete independent research projects through video calls. Ideal candidates are Assistant Professors from top universities with strong empathy and adaptability. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' academic journeys and careers.

Qualifications

• Assistant Professor status at a US top 15 or UK top 10 university in Economics or related fields.
• Ability to connect and mentor high school students effectively.
• Comfortable in receiving feedback and making necessary adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through research and writing processes in Economics.
• Help students complete independent research projects such as papers or economic models.
• Connect with students remotely via video calls.

Skills

Empathy

Cross-cultural communication

Adaptability

Education

PhD or equivalent in Economics or related field

Job description

Indigo Research provides a unique opportunity to mentor highly motivated high school students from around the world, helping them learn about academic research and complete a college-level project. Our program offers high-quality research mentorship to aspiring students from diverse backgrounds, with the goals of giving them valuable experience in academic research and making a significant impact on their future academic and professional careers.

As an Indigo Research Mentor specializing in Economics, you will work remotely and connect with students via video call. You will guide them through the research and writing process, focusing on topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, behavioral economics, or econometrics. The goal is to help them complete and publish a small independent research project, such as a literature review, research paper, or economic model. Through your mentorship, you will help students grasp the complexities of economic theory and its real-world applications.

Qualifications:

• Assistant Professor at a US top 15 or UK top 10 universities in Economics or related fields.
• A high degree of empathy and deep cross-cultural comfort when working with high‑school students.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and implementing changes.
• Flexible when working in a start‑up environment.
• Sound judgment and knowing when to ask for support!