Aimed at senior-level researchers with mentorship experience who can work remotely and guide students through original research in medicine and related fields.
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Original posting from Inspira Education via Greenhouse
About Inspira Education
Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities.
As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.
As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures and Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub).
The Role
We are looking for a Medical Research Mentor to support high-achieving pre-med students through the development and completion of original research projects across medicine, science, psychology, and related disciplines. If you hold an MD and/or PhD and are passionate about mentorship, this role is an excellent fit. This is a part-time, remote, 1099 contract role that can be based anywhere in the United States or Canada.
Responsibilities
Mentor undergraduate students through the full research process, from topic selection and study design to execution and final deliverables
Guide students in developing feasible, high-quality research questions aligned with their academic and career goals
Provide structured feedback on research plans, data interpretation, and written research drafts
Help students understand research standards and discipline-specific expectations
Support students pursuing outcomes such as academic papers, posters, or journal submissions, depending on program scope
Track progress against defined milestones and timelines to ensure consistent forward momentum
Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field (e.g., medicine, biomedical sciences, psychology, public health, or related disciplines)
Demonstrated experience conducting academic or clinical research
Strong background in research design, data analysis, and academic writing
Experience mentoring students or trainees
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong planning, organization, and project management skills
A passion for mentorship and student development
For more information about our company, please visit our website: Inspira Education Group.
Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.