Academic Writing Mentor

Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN)/National Research and Innovation Agency is looking for an Academic Writing Mentor who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• This assignment seeks to support researchers at BRIN's Research Center for Area Studies to enhance their academic manuscripts' quality and clarity. This includes providing them with feedback, giving detailed revisions and constructive suggestions.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a degree in English, linguistic, education or related fields, with a strong experience on mentoring around academic writing and language instruction.
• You will be working alongside local staff who are mentors/supervisors for the researchers. During your mentoring schedule, the local staff will learn and adapt to your mentoring method.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Research Center for Area Studies of BRIN is committed to advancing research excellence and innovation in the field of area studies. We focus on empowering our researchers through collaborative efforts, such as our partnership with the Australian Volunteers Program. Our mission is to enhance the research capacity of our team, particularly by improving proficiency in English for both academic writing and presentations. This skill is essential for producing high-quality social science research that meets international standards, such as those required by academic IELTS. Our organization is dedicated to fostering an environment where researchers can thrive and consistently contribute to global academic discourse through publications in peer-reviewed international journals and integration with international academic institutions.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.