Associate Editor – 12 Month Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage the peer review process for manuscripts.

• Supervise editorial decision-making based on best practices.

• Commission various content, including Perspectives and Reviews.

• Collaborate with external academic editors.

• Conduct outreach to scholarly communities.

• Write editorial pieces.

• Advocate for your research communities and for underrepresented stakeholders.

• Assist in the development of policies and special projects.

• Aid in resolving issues related to publication ethics and research integrity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in a research or clinical setting, publishing, or other relevant fields; medical publishing experience is highly desirable.

• A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline is mandatory. A PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification is preferred.

• Highly organized and efficient, possessing strong critical assessment and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with presentation abilities.

• Passion for fast-paced environments and a proven capacity to adapt to change.

• Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of biological and medical sciences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private medical insurance.

• Life assurance.

• Income protection.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Pension plan with an employer match of up to 10%.

• 25 days of holiday, along with competitive maternity and paternity leave.

• Additional time off for birthdays and three winter holidays.

• 2 paid days off for volunteering each year.

• Fully remote work environment with a home office stipend upon joining.