Full-Time Senior Staff Editor PeerJ

Senior position covering editorial matters for the evaluation, peer-review, and decision-making of academic journal articles.

Role involves:

• Evaluating incoming manuscripts for adherence to policies, aims, scope, and editorial standards.
• Liaising with authors to ensure adherence to standards.
• Working with authors to ensure acceptable manuscript submissions.
• Supporting and covering for other staff Editors.
• Commenting on, and advising, internal and external stakeholders on scientific and technical issues.
• Responding to relevant emails.
• Ensuring the integrity, speed, and smooth running of the PeerJ Peer-Review process.
• Providing strategic input into the development of a strong journal program.
• Input into recruitment, vetting, and ongoing communications with Editorial Board members.
• Collaborating with colleagues to communicate user needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.
• Suggesting and implementing process improvements to improve KPIs.
• Training junior staff.
• Involvement in hiring decisions and new candidate interviews.
• Proactive editorial development of journals (e.g., proposing new sections, launching new titles).
• Proposing, drafting, discussing, and implementing new editorial policies, scope, and author instructions.
• Managing and handling complex ethical issues.
• Understanding industry standards (e.g., COPE).
• Covering for the Publisher (Head of Editorial) as needed.
• Working closely with colleagues in other departments.

Key Requirements:

• Advanced degree (PhD or postdoctoral).
• Excellent English comprehension and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and build positive team spirit.
• 8+ years of experience in STM academic publishing in editorial roles.
• Understanding of complex scientific topics.
• Professional and articulate communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• Willingness to travel.
• High level of personal motivation and persistence.
• Effective presentation and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Skills required:

1. Scientific Expertise
2. Communication Skills
3. Editorial Skills
4. Management Skills
5. Problem-Solving Skills

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