Medical Research Mentor

Inspira Education, LLC; United States; Remote; CAD 78,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspira Education Group is seeking a Medical Research Mentor to support high-achieving pre-med students through original research projects across medicine, science, psychology, and related disciplines. This is a part-time, remote, 1099 contract role that can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

If you hold an MD and/or PhD and are passionate about mentorship, you will guide students from topic selection through study design, data interpretation, and final deliverables, while

Qualifications

• PhD in medicine, biomedical sciences, psychology, public health, or related field.
• Proven experience in academic or clinical research.
• Experience mentoring students or trainees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor undergraduate students through the full research process.
• Guide students in developing research questions.
• Provide structured feedback on research plans, data interpretation, and written research drafts.
• Track milestones and timelines to ensure forward momentum.

Skills

Mentorship

Research design

Data analysis

Academic writing

Written communication

Project management

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

About Inspira Education

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures and Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub).

The Role

We are looking for a Medical Research Mentor to support high-achieving pre-med students through the development and completion of original research projects across medicine, science, psychology, and related disciplines. If you hold an MD and/or PhD and are passionate about mentorship, this role is an excellent fit. This is a part-time, remote, 1099 contract role that can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Mentor undergraduate students through the full research process, from topic selection and study design to execution and final deliverables
• Guide students in developing feasible, high-quality research questions aligned with their academic and career goals
• Provide structured feedback on research plans, data interpretation, and written research drafts
• Help students understand research standards and discipline-specific expectations
• Support students pursuing outcomes such as academic papers, posters, or journal submissions, depending on program scope
• Track progress against defined milestones and timelines to ensure consistent forward momentum

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., medicine, biomedical sciences, psychology, public health, or related disciplines)
• Demonstrated experience conducting academic or clinical research
• Strong background in research design, data analysis, and academic writing
• Experience mentoring students or trainees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
• A passion for mentorship and student development

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.