Mentor applicants for fellowships and postdoctoral positions, guiding them through application strategies and proposal refinement.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
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Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor at Leland, the individual will guide clients through the intricate processes of applying for fellowships, grants, and postdoctoral positions, focusing on strategy and proposal refinement. Candidates should possess substantial experience in navigating these application processes, along with a background in coaching or mentoring, to effectively support clients in presenting their best candidacy. This position is well-suited for seasoned professionals who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, contributing to a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering ambition.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Leland's career page.
- Leland has 188 other open roles including Consumer Account Executive, Software Engineer, IB Exam Tutor.
Quick facts
- Is the Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor role remote?
- Yes — Leland lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Leland targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Freelance for this Fellowship & Postdocs Programs Mentor role at Leland.
From the original posting
Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced fellowship & postdocs programs mentor to work with applicants pursuing competitive fellowships, grants, and postdoctoral positions. This role includes helping clients with program selection and application strategy, identifying research opportunities and research funding, and refining research proposals and research publications. Mentors also guide clients through the full application, including personal statement, statement of purpose, fellowship essays, secondary essays, letters of recommendation, and resume review, as well as interview prep and interviews, networking strategy, financial aid & scholarships, grant writing, and waitlist strategy. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience navigating fellowship, grant, or postdoc application processes, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping clients present their strongest candidacy. Mentors set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.
Why Leland?
The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.