Offer summary

Qualifications:

Candidates should be PhD candidates, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Lecturers, or Professors in Economics from top universities., Master's students in Economics from prestigious universities are also eligible., Must have strong empathy and cross-cultural communication skills for working with high school students., Should be comfortable with feedback, adaptable, and able to work flexibly in a startup environment..

Key responsibilities:

Mentor high school students remotely via video calls.

Guide students through research and writing processes to complete and publish projects.

Help students develop research skills and discover their academic passions.

Support students in overcoming challenges and unlocking their potential.

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, you will work remotely and connect with students via video call. You will guide them through the research and writing process, with the goal of helping them complete and publish a small independent research project, such as a literature review, research paper, or even an App! Through your guidance and mentorship, you will help students develop their skills, discover their passions, and unlock their potential.

Qualifications:

PhD candidates, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Lecturers, or Professors currently studying, researching or teaching Economics at US top 30 or UK top 20 universities
Master’s students studying Economics at US top 20 or UK top 10 universities
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!

By joining Indigo Research as a mentor, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring students, helping them to break down geographic barriers and access high-quality research mentorship.

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