PA EDitorial Ltd
Assistant Editor (Physical Sciences)
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To strengthen our editorial team, we are seeking candidates with a PhD in a physical sciences discipline, ideally with experience in peer review and/or manuscript assessment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about scientific research and wants to remain closely connected to the research community by supporting researchers worldwide in publishing their latest discoveries. This is a full-time, home-based position.
The role will involve:
- Assessing submitted manuscripts against a journal’s aims
- Scope for suitability of peer review
- Investigating research integrity issues (e.g. paper mill, ethics statements)
- Rejecting/transferring unsuitable submissions
- Handling email communication between the parties involved in the publication process
- Collaborating with other members of the editorial team.
Requirements:
Essential
- PhD in a Physical Sciences discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
- Experience in scholarly publishing, ideally within peer review or editorial office operations.
- Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Meticulous attention to detail, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture and exercise sound judgement.
- A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, international environment.
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Desirable
- Experience using journal submission systems.
- Experience in manuscript triage, editorial assessment and handling manuscripts through the peer review process.
- Familiarity with publishing ethics and industry best practice (e.g. COPE guidelines).
What we offer at PA EDitorial
Among the benefits of working for PA EDitorial, you can expect:
- A competitive hourly rate
- Focused support from your senior managing editor, who is your first point of contact for any issues
- Flexible working hours.
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About PA EDitorial
PA EDitorial provides a culture that not only celebrates the skills and contributions of individuals from all over the world but supports, engages and enables them to bring their contributions out into the open as equals who have much to offer.
Through PA EDitorial, individuals can work in a sector they love – using their skills and minds. We have an acute understanding and appreciation of family life and the juggling that comes alongside that. Through our work at PA EDitorial, we communicate with many other people and organisations worldwide and are looking for team members who fit into our ethos of seeing the world differently. As part of a positive and vibrant team, you’ll share our passion for academia, research, publishing, innovation and technology. We’re a team that listens to ideas, develops skills and provides a supportive and dynamic environment.
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