Psychology Research Mentor

Psychology Research Mentor (Part-time | Project-based)

Organisation: A Learning Lab 
Job Type: Part-time 
Engagement Model: Project-based 
Work Location: Remote 
Field: Psychology

About A Learning Lab

A Learning Lab, a sister entity of Unihawk Global, offers personalised academic and research mentorship programmes that help students explore their academic interests and develop independent research skills.

We are expanding our global network of research mentors and are looking for accomplished Psychology researchers and academics from globally recognised universities to mentor high school and undergraduate students in their research journeys.

About the Role

As a Psychology Research Mentor, you will work with students through personalised, one-on-one mentoring sessions, guiding them through the process of developing and completing an academic research paper.

You will help students translate their interests into meaningful research questions, understand established research, develop appropriate methodologies, conduct analysis, if needed, and communicate their findings through structured academic writing.

This is a flexible, project-based engagement suited to individuals with a strong academic and research background who enjoy working with and mentoring young learners.

Key Responsibilities

- Research Topic & Question Development: Help students identify areas of interest, explore potential research topics, and formulate focused, researchable questions.
- Literature Review: Guide students in conducting literature searches, evaluating academic sources, identifying research gaps, and building a theoretical foundation.
- Research Design & Methodology: Help students select appropriate methodologies and develop suitable research designs.
- Data Collection & Analysis: Guide students on relevant data collection techniques, analytical approaches, and interpretation of findings, where applicable.
- Academic Writing & Structuring: Support students in organising their research papers, developing academic arguments, and maintaining scholarly writing standards.
- Research Ethics & Referencing: Ensure students adhere to research ethics, academic integrity, and appropriate citation and referencing practices.
- Review & Feedback: Evaluate student progress, provide constructive feedback, and guide them through revisions to strengthen their research papers.

Candidate Requirements

- A Master's degree or PhD in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
- Academic affiliation with or educational background from a globally recognised university.
- Demonstrated experience in academic research within one or more areas of psychology.
- Strong understanding of research methodologies, academic literature, and scholarly writing.
- Experience with research publications, academic projects, or independent research.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts to high school and undergraduate students.
- Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, or research mentorship is preferred.

Relevant Specialisations

Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Behavioural Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology, and other related areas.

Engagement Details

- Engagement Type: Part-time, project-based.
- Format: Remote, one-on-one mentoring sessions.
- Student Type: High school and undergraduate students.
- Scheduling: Flexible, based on mutual availability and individual student requirements.

Why Join A Learning Lab?

- Work with motivated high school and undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds.
- Engage in meaningful academic mentorship beyond conventional classroom teaching.
- Share your research expertise and contribute to developing the next generation of researchers.
- Enjoy the flexibility of project-based engagements alongside your existing academic or professional commitments.

Interested in joining our mentor network?

If you have a strong background in Psychology research and are passionate about guiding young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply to become part of A Learning Lab's global research mentor network!