Job Opening: Research Assistant

Organization: The Research Minds

Location: Mohali/Chandigarh (Preferred)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 per month (Based on skills and experience)

About the Role The Research Minds is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support academic research, documentation, and project management activities. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with research documents, formatting, data organization, and maintaining high-quality deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

- Format research papers, theses, dissertations, and technical reports in Microsoft Word.
- Prepare and maintain data in Microsoft Excel.
- Create and edit tables, charts, and figures for research documents.
- Perform document editing, proofreading, and formatting according to university or journal guidelines.
- Organize research files, references, and project documentation.
- Assist in preparing presentations and technical reports.
- Coordinate with researchers to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Maintain proper version control and documentation of project files.

Required Skills
- Good command of Microsoft Word (Formatting, Styles, Tables, Headers & Footers, Page Layout, TOC, Cross References, etc.).
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Data Entry, Sorting, Filtering, Charts, Basic Functions).
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Good written English.
- Basic internet research skills.




- Ability to learn new software and research tools quickly.
- Positive communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)
- Experience with research papers or thesis formatting.
- Basic knowledge of LaTeX.
- Familiarity with reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero.
- Basic PowerPoint presentation skills.
- Understanding of AI tools such as ChatGPT is an advantage.

Eligibility
- Graduate or Postgraduate in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Management, or any related discipline.
- Freshers with excellent MS Office skills are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with prior experience in documentation or research support will be preferred.

What We Offer
- Salary: ₹12,000 – ₹18,000 per month (Performance-based).
- Opportunity to work on real-world research and academic projects.
- Hands-on exposure to research documentation and publication workflows.
- Skill development in technical writing, documentation, and research support.
- Performance-based growth opportunities.

How to Apply Interested candidates may send their updated resume along with a brief introduction highlighting their experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and document formatting.

Selection Process

- Resume Screening
- Practical Test (Word & Excel)
- Personal Interview
- Final Selection

Pay: ₹12,805.05 - ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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