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Project Assistant: Editorial Assistant


PayCompetitive
LocationMadison/Wisconsin
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 507353
      Employer Industry: Linguistics Program

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $31.18 per hour
      - Opportunity to work with faculty specializing in various aspects of language science
      - Partially remote work eligibility
      - Chance to receive foundational training in theoretical linguistics and experimental methodologies
      - Flexible options for pursuing specialized research in interdisciplinary areas

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Format manuscripts, proofread, and handle correspondence
      - Assist in copy editing changes and learn the operation of scholarly publications
      - Work closely with editors to review and revise manuscripts for publication
      - Develop a fine-grained view of structuring and presenting high-quality arguments in linguistics

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Excellent organizational, writing, and proofreading skills in English
      - Proficiency in word processing and basic website updating
      - Broad knowledge of general linguistics
      - Preference for students in the Linguistics Graduate Program
      - Some knowledge of Algonquian languages is preferred

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Preference given to graduate students in the Linguistics program

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  • About the company

      The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.