[Hiring] Graduate Research Assistant – Journal Submission Support @Connect Communities

Role Description

We are seeking a master’s-level graduate student to assist with preparing a manuscript for submission to an academic journal. The article has yet to be written but the content exists and can be pulled together quickly, once the journal submission guidelines are understood. The role involves helping navigate the submission process and ensuring the manuscript and supporting materials are formatted and submitted correctly.

Responsibilities

• Review journal submission guidelines and requirements
• Format manuscript according to journal style requirements
• Ensure references, tables, and figures meet formatting standards
• Prepare submission materials such as cover letter and author information
• Assist with uploading and submitting the manuscript through the journal portal
• Provide guidance on the overall submission process

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a master’s program
• Experience with academic writing or journal submissions
• Strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with citation styles such as APA or AMA
• Experience with reference management tools (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley) is an asset
• Journal publishing experience is an asset

Requirements

• Approximately 15 hours total, with flexibility up to 20 hours+ if required
• Work can be completed flexibly over 2–3 weeks

Compensation

• $30 per hour

Location

• Remote work is acceptable

Suggested Line to Attract Strong Candidates

Students in public health, rehabilitation sciences, public policy, health administration, or social sciences are especially encouraged to apply.