Research Officer (Research Cell)

Job Description

Title: Research Officer (Research Cell)

Company Name: Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Master of Social Science (MSS)

• Master’s degree in English, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Statistics, Information Science, Library Science, Computer Science, or a related field

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a research institution, academic journal office, or research center

• Demonstrated experience in academic publishing or journal management

• Proficiency in design and document preparation software (e.g., Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva)

• Familiarity with AI tools for document processing, research organization, or publication management

• Strong English writing and communication skills for correspondence and report writing

• Experience in using citation management systems (Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, etc.) and plagiarism check system (Turnitin, Grammarly, etc.)

• Competence in research database creation and maintenance

• Excellent interpersonal communication, coordination, and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology invites applications for the position of Research Officer for the Research Cell. The position involves managing the university’s peer-reviewed journal, maintaining research documentation, coordinating with authors, reviewers, and publishers, and supporting the research and publication activities of the institution.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication, organizational, and digital skills to ensure smooth operation of all activities of the Research Cell.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Office Secretary of the Research Cell, maintaining all official documentation and correspondence

• Coordinate the journal publication process, including: receiving manuscripts from authors, sending papers to reviewers and maintaining records, communicating review outcomes and revisions, liaising with editors, publishers, and page designers

• Design and prepare journal layouts using document and design software

• Maintain research databases of indexed journals, citations, and publications

• Manage citation and reference systems

• Check authenticity of articles using plagiarism and language check software like

• Use AI and digital tools for editing, layout design, and research management

• Draft and edit official correspondence, reports, and meeting documents in professional English

• Support research workshops, seminars, and publication-related events

• Maintain effective communication and coordination with faculty, reviewers, and research partners

• As per university policy.