Co-Managing Editor Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation

Aavld; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 15.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aavld seeks a part-time Co-Managing Editor to assist in the editorial process for the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring timely content publication, and supporting peer review. Candidates should possess strong English skills, organizational abilities, and ideally a biological science background. This position allows for remote work, offers certain benefits, and aims for a long-term commitment.

Leistungen

Health stipend

Vacation and holiday leave

Retirement stipend

Qualifikationen

• Candidates will have technical skills including strong English language skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• An undergraduate degree in a biological science would be useful.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the editorial process.
• Ensure that deadlines are met and that all content is produced and published on time.
• Support the JVDI Section Editors, reviewers, and authors throughout the peer-review process.

Kenntnisse

Strong English language skills

Copy editing

Organizational/project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Team building

Conflict resolution

Ausbildung

Undergraduate degree in biological science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Jobbeschreibung

A part-time Co-Managing Editor (co-ME) is sought to work with the current co-ME to provide support for processing and publishing scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Editor-in-chief (EIC) of the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation (JVDI), the official journal of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.

Duties: Reporting to the EIC, and in concert with the existing co-ME, the part-time co-ME is responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to day operation of the editorial process, they ensure that deadlines are met and that all content is produced and published on time, they handle logistical and operational tasks and may assist with content decisions. The co-MEs support the JVDI Section Editors, reviewers, and authors in the scientific peer review process that is managed within the Sage Track electronic system.

Requirements: Candidates will have technical skills, including strong English language skills, copy editing, fact-checking, organizational/project management skills, and interpersonal skills, such as in communication, problem-solving, team building, and conflict resolution. Proficiency is required in Microsoft Word and Excel. Adobe Photoshop experience is desirable but not required. Knowledge of veterinary, biological and laboratory terminology are desired; an undergraduate degree in a biological science would be useful.

This is a new part-time salaried position anticipated to be approximately half-time (20 hours per week) but effort is negotiable. Employees hired at least half time are eligible for benefits including vacation, holiday and sick leave, health stipend, and retirement stipend. The employee will work remotely when and from wherever they wish provided they have reliable internet services and can meet via Zoom as occasionally needed with North American staff. A long-term relationship is desired. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience.

The Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation is the official journal of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The mission of the Journal is to educate by informing readers of progress in veterinary laboratory medicine and related fields of endeavor. The key objectives of the JVDI are to promote the science of veterinary laboratory medicine and the betterment of animal and public health.

The Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation (JVDI) is devoted to all aspects of veterinary laboratory medicine. The major disciplines are anatomic pathology, bacteriology/mycology, clinical pathology, epidemiology, immunology, laboratory information management, molecular biology, parasitology, public health, toxicology, and virology. For more information about JVDI, please visit http://journals.sagepub.com/home/vdi

The American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) is a world leader in advancing the discipline of veterinary diagnostic laboratory science to promote global animal health and One Health. AAVLD promotes continuous improvement and public awareness of veterinary diagnostic laboratories by advancing the discipline of veterinary diagnostic laboratory science. AAVLD provides avenues for education, communication, peer-reviewed publication, collaboration, outreach, and laboratory accreditation. For more information about AAVLD, please visit http://www.aavld.org/

Interested applicants should submit via email, a resume and cover letter to Dr. Grant Maxie [e-mail], no later than 4 pm EDT September 2, 2025.

Closing Date: 4 p.m. EDT September 2, 2025.