Research Assistant - Academic Writing and Publication Support bei University System of New Hampshire
University System of New Hampshire · Durham, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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The role of the Research Assistant is to support the preparation of an academic research paper for publication. The Research Assistant will assist with literature review, data organization, and the drafting, editing, and formatting of a scholarly manuscript in collaboration with the lead author(s). This role requires strong writing, critical thinking, and research skills, as well as familiarity with academic style guides.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Academic Writing & Publication – 100%
Conduct and synthesize literature reviews from scholarly sources.
Assist with structuring and writing sections of the research paper, including background, methods, results, and discussion.
Edit and refine drafts for clarity, grammar, flow, and adherence to journal style guidelines (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, or specific journal requirements).
Help manage references and citations using tools such as MyBib or EndNote.
Fact-check data, figures, and tables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Coordinate with the research team to incorporate feedback and track revisions.
Support submission process, including preparing figures, tables, and supplementary materials as required by the target journal.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or graduate coursework in STEM, education or equivalent research/writing experience.
Strong academic writing and editing skills.
Familiarity with scholarly databases (e.g., PubMed, JSTOR, Google Scholar).
Experience with citation management.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Prior experience with peer-reviewed publication or assisting in academic research projects.
Applicant instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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