Research Mentors - Computer Science / AI, Computer Vision / Mechanical Engineering

Role Summary & Impact

EZScholar is seeking part-time Research Mentors (Ph.D. holders, professors, lecturers or postdocs) to guide high-achieving high school and undergraduate students through 10–12 week independent research projects online.

Success Criteria: Success means 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.
• 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.