Academic Writer
Research Ramp
Kolkata, West Bengal, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Academic Research Writer will be responsible for drafting, refining, and reviewing academic manuscripts, literature reviews, and research papers for publication in high-impact journals. This full-time, on-site role in Kolkata involves collaborating with subject-matter experts and publication consultants to improve clarity, structure, and argumentation in research documents while adhering to journal guidelines and academic standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, refining, and reviewing academic manuscripts, literature reviews, and research papers.
- Conducting in-depth literature research.
- Synthesizing findings.
- Ensuring proper citation and referencing.
- Supporting authors in responding to peer review comments.
- Editing for language and style.
- Checking for plagiarism and ethical compliance.
- Aligning manuscripts with target journal requirements.
- Preparing documents for submission.
- Contributing to internal knowledge resources.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of research materials.
- Meeting project timelines across multiple disciplines.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to work on-site in Kolkata.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Qualifications
- Strong academic writing and editing skills.
- Experience in preparing research articles, literature reviews, and scholarly manuscripts.
- Ability to conduct rigorous literature research.
- Ability to critically analyze sources.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, structured narratives.
- Familiarity with journal publication processes, including journal selection, manuscript formatting, peer review workflows, and ethical publishing practices.
- Proficiency in academic citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver).
- Proficiency in using reference management tools.
- Excellent command of written English, with strong grammar, clarity, and attention to detail.
- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Medical/Health Sciences, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, or Humanities) is highly preferred.
- Prior experience with internationally indexed journals (Scopus, WoS, SCI, SSCI or similar) is an advantage.
- Understanding of plagiarism checks and predatory journal risks is an advantage.