Graduate Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Research Part-time position

School of Communication and Information, 2026

Rutgers University’s School of Communication & Information (SC&I) in New Brunswick seeks a detail-oriented graduate student to join our team in a research capacity involving the faculty’s scholarly work. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in academic research support and citation management.

The Intern will work 5 hours per week and report to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

This position will assist with a range of projects involving the faculty’s scholarly work:

Duties

• Compile comprehensive lists of faculty scholarly works, including:
  • Books
  • Edited volumes
  • Book chapters
  • Journal articles
  • Conference proceedings

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date citation records.
• Set up and monitor Google Scholar alerts for faculty publications, while utilizing other databases to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Verify and cross-reference citation information using Scopus and other scholarly databases.
• Organize and format citations using reference management software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the completeness and accuracy of publication data.
• Carefully examine citations that appear similar but may have slight variations in formatting or publication dates.
• Regularly update and maintain the citation database to ensure ongoing accuracy.

 Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program, preferably Library and Information Science, Communication, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using academic databases and search engines.
• Familiarity with citation styles (APA, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

 Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• Enthusiastic and can work individually and as part of a team
• Have outstanding writing/editing skills

 Additional Information

• This is a part-time position (5 hours per week) for the 2026-27 academic year.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in academic research support and citation management.

This internship is for academic credit, if applicable, for an hourly pay of $25.00. Applicants must confirm for-credit internship eligibility requirements before applying (if applicable).

Application-Email Brenda.Sheridan@rutgers.edu with the following information:

• Name, email address, phone number
• General statement about your skills/experiences as related to this position
• Attach résumé

Tagged as: Academic Research, Communications, Graduate Research, Information Science