Research Mentor - Economics

About Us:At Univisory, we are committed to shaping the academic journeys of tomorrow’s changemakers by connecting high school students with world-class mentors for high-impact research. Our mission is to cultivate intellectual curiosity and foster excellence through rigorous, real-world academic exploration—especially in fields shaping the global economy.Role Overview:We are seeking an Economics Research Mentor with a PhD or Postdoctoral affiliation from one of the following globally recognized institutions:HarvardMITPrincetonYaleStanfordUChicagoUPenn (Wharton)ColumbiaBrownCornellNorthwesternUC BerkeleyLSEDartmouthJHUCMUAs a mentor, you will guide high school students through university-level research in areas such as Behavioral Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Environmental Economics, Game Theory, Econometrics, and International Trade. Your mentorship will directly influence the academic and career trajectories of talented, driven students aiming for top global universities.Key Responsibilities:Mentor students through the entire research process—from topic ideation to final paper or publication.Provide academic guidance on economic theory, data analysis, model building, and writing.Review and critique student work, encouraging analytical rigor and independent thought.Introduce students to current debates, methodologies, and tools in economics.Help students identify suitable academic journals, policy platforms, or competitions for showcasing their work.Qualifications:PhD or Postdoctoral research experience in Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative social science field.Affiliation with one of the listed institutions (current or past).A strong research portfolio with publications in top-tier journals or working papers with global relevance.Excellent mentorship and communication skills, particularly with young learners.Preferred Expertise:Knowledge of statistical and data tools such as Stata, R, Python (pandas/statsmodels), or MATLAB.Experience in research related to public policy, macroeconomic modeling, inequality, ESG/impact investing, or development finance.Prior mentoring or teaching experience with high school or early undergraduate students is highly desirable.