Technical Mentor for Quantum Education Program
Part Time
Location:
Global
Compensation:
Volunteer
Job Description:
WISER is a nonprofit organization built through years of dedicated volunteer effort to expand access to advanced STEM education globally. Our flagship WISER Summer Quantum Program provides high-quality quantum computing and emerging technology education free for students, thereby creating pathways into frontier science and industry.
We are seeking advanced learners, PhD candidates, researchers, and technical professionals to serve as Technical Mentors, supporting students throughout the summer program. Mentors play a critical role in guiding learning, clarifying technical concepts, and strengthening the academic experience for participants worldwide.
What You'll Do:
-Provide technical mentorship to students via Discord and online forums. -Answer conceptual and problem-solving questions related to quantum computing and related topics.
-Support student learning progression throughout the program
-Encourage best practices in scientific thinking and research-style problem-solving, help avoid plagiarism.
Who You Are:
- PhD, postdoctoral researcher, or advanced graduate student in physics, quantum information science, engineering, computer science, or related fields.
- Strong foundational knowledge in quantum computing, quantum mechanics, or emerging technologies.
- Comfortable explaining complex concepts clearly to learners at different levels.
- Passion for education, mentorship, and expanding global access to advanced STEM training.