At a Glance
- Tasks: Mentor ambitious students through independent research projects in computer science and AI.
- Company: EZScholar, a leader in academic mentorship for aspiring researchers.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, opportunity to shape future scholars, and enhance your mentoring skills.
- Other info: Join a community of passionate educators and help students achieve their academic dreams.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by guiding the next generation of innovators and researchers.
- Qualifications: Ph.D. or near completion in a relevant field from Russell Group universities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role Summary & Impact
EZScholar is seeking part-time Research Mentors (Ph.
D. holders, professors, lecturers or postdocs) from Russell Group to guide high-achieving high school and undergraduate students through 10–12 week independent research projects online.
Success Criteria
Helping an ambitious student narrow down a niche topic, design a rigorous methodology, and complete a high-quality, publication-ready research paper.
Organizational Fit: Mentors serve as our core academic engine, providing the advanced scaffolding needed to prepare top-tier students for elite university admissions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly, 1-hour virtual mentorship sessions over a 10-to-12-week cycle.
- Help students scope a viable, specialized research topic and testable hypothesis.
- Guide students through literature reviews, methodology, and data/simulation analysis.
- Provide constructive written and verbal feedback on iterative paper drafts.
- Review the final submission to ensure it meets academic and publication standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Completed Ph. D. (or near completion) in a relevant academic field from Russell Group universities.
- Experience: Current or recent appointment as a Postdoctoral Researcher, Professor, or University Lecturer.
- Skills: Excellent communication skills, with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Mentorship: Prior experience teaching or mentoring high-achieving young learners is preferred.
We think you need these skills to ace Research Mentors - Computer Science / Computer Vision / AI in Swindon
Mentorship
Communication Skills
Research Methodology
Literature Review
Data Analysis
Simulation Analysis
Feedback Provision
