Job description
Please note: A U.S. citizenship or a valid green card is required for this role.
Please note that you must have a MS, PhD, JD, or MD, etc. Undergraduate applicants will not be considered.
Job Title: Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Research Mentor
AI Research Mentor (Remote, Part-Time, $60 – $75/hr)
Time Commitment:
- Minimum of 1 hour/week ($600 – $750 for 10 weeks)
- Potential: Up to 3 hours/week (~$2,250+ over the 10 weeks) if you’re a good fit.
Overview:
We are hiring graduate students and researchers to mentor high school students on independent research projects. This is a fun, low-commitment way to make a meaningful impact, perfect if you only have an hour to spare each week and like mentoring.
For those with more availability, there’s also potential for this to expand into a part-time role over the summer (10–20 hours/week).
As a mentor, you’ll meet virtually with motivated students, help them explore technical topics, guide them through the research process, and provide regular feedback on their progress.
What You’ll Do:
- Guide motivated students through a structured research project (literature review, problem formulation, implementation, and presentation)
- Meet with students weekly (usually 1–10 hours/week depending on project stage)
- Provide feedback on project direction and technical approach
- Support students in developing critical thinking, coding, and writing skills
Why Join?
- Flexible hours and remote setup
- Competitive hourly compensation ($60 – $75/hr)
- Opportunity to impact aspiring students’ academic and professional trajectories
- Great experience for those considering teaching, advising, or academic roles
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