Research Mentor

MedSchoolCoach; United States; Remote; USD 103,320 - 137,760; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking dedicated PhD mentors for a remote part-time role in the MedSchoolCoach Research Mentorship Program. Mentors will guide high school students in STEM research projects over ten weekly sessions, enhancing their research skills and college applications. Ideal candidates are passionate about mentorship and have a PhD or are enrolled in a PhD program. Compensation ranges from $75 to $100 per session.

Qualifications

• PhD or currently enrolled in a PhD program in a STEM field.
• Prior experience in research and mentorship.
• Passion for mentoring high school students.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in designing and conducting STEM research projects.
• Assist with literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.
• Teach fundamentals of scientific research, methodology, and writing.
• Support students in submitting to peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor students for science competitions or presentations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teaching skills

Research methodology

Data collection

Education

PhD in a STEM field

Job description

Remote | Part-Time | $75-$100 per session

About the Program:

The MedSchoolCoach Research Mentorship Program is a fully virtual opportunity designed to help high school students explore their passion for STEM through independent research projects. With the guidance of experienced PhD mentors, students develop critical research skills, strengthen their college applications, and gain valuable exposure to the scientific process.

We are seeking dedicated PhD mentors to provide one-on-one support to students as they navigate research methodology, data collection, scientific writing, and even the publication process.

Responsibilities:

As a Research Mentor, you will:

Guide students in designing and conducting STEM research projects

Assist with literature reviews, data collection, and analysis

Teach fundamentals of scientific research, methodology, and writing

Support students in submitting to peer-reviewed high school or undergraduate journals

Mentor students who wish to participate in science competitions or present at conferences

Provide structured guidance over 10 weekly 1-hour mentorship sessions

Qualifications:

PhD (or currently enrolled in a PhD program) in a STEM field

Prior experience in research and mentorship

Strong communication and teaching skills

Passion for mentoring high school students

Preferred Expertise:

Medical/Biological Sciences

Physics, Chemistry

Computer Science, AI

Environmental Sciences

Compensation & Work Structure:

$75-$100 per mentorship session

Fully Remote (Must have stable internet access)

Part-time, flexible hours