Inspira Education · 22 hours ago
Research Mentor
Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US, focused on democratizing access to high-quality coaching for students. The Research Mentor will support high-achieving pre-med students in developing and completing original research projects across various disciplines.
EducationHigher EducationOffice Administration
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
Qualification
Required
MD and/or 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
Benefits
100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
Flexible Paid-time Off
Learning and Development Budget
Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans