Research Mentor(Economics)

Buildemics | Remote | Part-time / Project-based
About Buildemics
Buildemics is an academic research mentorship platform that connects ambitious high-school students with PhD researchers and subject-matter experts from leading universities worldwide.
We help students move beyond classroom learning to develop rigorous, original research through structured, one-on-one mentorship.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an actively pursuing PhD candidate in Economics with a strong research background and a genuine interest in sustainability, business, and the economics of sustainable practices.
The mentor will work with a high-school student interested in exploring the intersection of sustainability and business, particularly:
Sustainable packaging and its economic implications.
Circular economy models and business applications.
Resource efficiency and sustainable business operations.
Zero-waste policies and sustainability audits.
Cost-benefit analysis of sustainable business practices.
Business efficiency through sustainable resource management.
The ideal candidate should have relevant academic or research experience in one or more of these areas and be enthusiastic about guiding a student through the process of developing and executing an original research project.
Eligibility & Requirements
Academic Requirements
Must be currently pursuing a PhD in Economics.
Must be affiliated with a university ranked among the Top 15 universities globally.
Strong academic foundation in Economics, with exposure to Environmental Economics, Sustainable Development, Circular Economy, Business Economics, or related fields.
An active research profile, with working papers, publications, conference presentations, or ongoing research being an advantage.
Research Alignment
Demonstrable interest or research experience in sustainability and business.
Familiarity with sustainable packaging, circular economy, resource management, or business efficiency.
Ability to help formulate research questions, identify research gaps, develop methodologies, and interpret findings.
Mentorship & Communication
Prior teaching, mentoring, or research supervision experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate complex economic concepts to high-school students.
Strong academic writing, critical thinking, and research methodology skills.
Commitment to providing structured, consistent, and constructive mentorship.
Roles & Responsibilities
Mentor a high-school student through an end-to-end research project.
Help the student narrow down their research interests into a focused, feasible research question.
Guide literature reviews, hypothesis development, and research design.
Introduce appropriate economic frameworks, analytical tools, and research methodologies.
Provide feedback on drafts, analysis, and research findings.
Help the student develop academic writing and critical thinking skills.
Guide the preparation and final presentation of a research paper.
Engagement Details
Mode: 100% Remote
Engagement: Part-time, project-based
Compensation: $60/hour
Completion Incentive: Additional $5/hour upon successful completion of the student's mentorship programme.
Publication Incentive: Additional $5/hour if the student's research paper gets published.
The completion and publication incentives are additional to the base hourly compensation and are subject to the agreed programme terms.
Who Should Apply?
We are particularly interested in PhD researchers who are passionate about sustainability, economics, and helping the next generation of researchers develop meaningful academic work.
If you are actively researching the intersection of business and sustainability and enjoy mentoring young minds, we would love to hear from you.
Apply to become a Buildemics Research Mentor.

Work arrangement
Yes