Graduate AI Research Mentor

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: Graduate 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

Requirements:

• Enrolled in or recently graduated with a Master’s, PhD, or other graduate program
• Prior research experience (academic, lab, or industry) highly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentorship
• Comfortable working with high school/early college students in a virtual setting

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