University of New Hampshire is hiring : Research Assistant - Academic Writing and

Research Assistant - Academic Writing and Publication Support

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

• 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

Applicant Instructions

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.

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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