Phd Research & Application Advisor

About AcademiaOne

AcademiaOne is a UK-based education and research enterprise committed to developing the next generation of scholars and researchers. 

Position Overview

We are recruiting a full-time, remote PhD Research & Application Advisor to join our international academic team.

This position is designed for a PhD graduate from a UK or US university with a strong understanding of the doctoral admissions process, academic research methodology, and scholarly communication.

You will serve as a trusted academic guide, shaping the next generation of researchers through rigorous intellectual mentorship and precise application strategy. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to global higher education by helping exceptional students reach their full academic potential. You will uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, ensuring that each student’s proposal, research vision, and academic portfolio reflect the expectations of top UK universities (e.g., Oxbridge, UCL, LSE, Imperial) and Ivy League universities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review students’ CVs, personal statements, and research proposals.
• Provide detailed academic feedback aligned with UK and US academic standards.
• Refine research directions, methodologies, and logical frameworks.
• Conduct mock PhD interviews and provide structured feedback.
• Coach students on academic communication, presentation, and articulation of research motivation.
• Communicate with professors to assess supervision compatibility and guide students on professional outreach.
• Evaluate students’ understanding of their research questions and methods.
• Assess research proposal depth, logic, and feasibility, and provide systematic improvement suggestions.
• Participate in online meetings between students and supervisors when needed.
• Help students transform conceptual ideas into structured, actionable research plans.

Qualifications

• PhD from a UK or US university (Psychology, Education, Management, or Social Sciences preferred).
• Experience in academic supervision, research project guidance, or journal review preferred.
• Experience guiding students through university admissions processes (PhD, Master’s, or undergraduate) is highly valued.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to long-term academic mentorship.
• This is a remote position.

Benefits

• A full-time, remote position with stable, long-term employment.
• A competitive salary based on experience and education.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to meaningful academic and research development.
• A collaborative, research-focused international environment, committed to excellence and integrity.
• Personal growth and a positive working environment, where high standards are matched by genuine support and shared purpose.