Look again for academic work (8)
I believe the answer is:
research
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'look again' is the first definition.
('search' can be a synonym for 'look' so perhaps 'research' is OK for 'look again')
'academic work' is the second definition.
(an academic conducts research)
'for' is the link.
(Other definitions for research that I've seen before include "Thoroughly investigate" , "Look into" , "scientific survey" , "university job" , "What may make you a doctor" .)