Graduate Student

About the Role

The Graduate Student role at NexAvens Scientific Library is a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. This role supports the scholarly publishing process by assisting with manuscript screening, literature searches, and basic editorial checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with manuscript screening.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Perform basic editorial checks aligned with ethical and quality standards.
• Organize and update research databases.
• Prepare summaries or abstracts.
• Ensure accurate metadata and documentation for submitted manuscripts.
• Collaborate with editors and team members on routine communication with authors and reviewers.
• Contribute to workflow improvements that enhance discoverability and editorial quality.

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to conduct literature reviews, interpret scientific information, and organize data clearly.
• Academic writing and documentation skills, such as drafting summaries, abstracts, and structured reports in clear and accurate English.
• Basic editorial and proofreading abilities, with attention to detail in formatting, consistency, and adherence to guidelines.
• Fundamental understanding of scientific or scholarly communication, peer review concepts, and ethical research practices.
• Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate professionally with editors, authors, and team members.
• A graduate degree or ongoing postgraduate study in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, biotechnology, dentistry, veterinary sciences, or related disciplines) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with digital tools used in academic publishing (e.g., reference managers, document editing software, or online submission systems) is an advantage.