Science Editor

REDWOOD PUBLISHING RECRUITMENT; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company in the UK is seeking a Science Editor to ensure the scientific quality and accuracy of manuscripts prior to copyediting. This remote position requires a PhD in a relevant field and offers training for those new to publishing. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company benefits

Qualifications

• PhD in an appropriate biological or medical science is required.
• Must have a strong eye for detail and a methodical approach.
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct final checks on manuscripts to ensure scientific accuracy.
• Liaise with authors regarding data presentation issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and spoken English

Methodical approach

Computer literacy

Education

PhD in a relevant biological or medical science

Job description

Overview

We are working with a lovely academic publisher which publishes journals in the field of reproductive medicine and reproductive physiology. They are looking to recruit a new Science Editor for their editorial team to undertake final post-acceptance checking of manuscripts prior to copyediting. This role can be worked on a remote basis, but candidates need to be based in the UK, with the right to work in the UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Undertake final post-acceptance checking of manuscripts prior to copyediting to ensure scientific quality and accuracy, including verification of figures and tables.
• Liaise with authors and/or members of the journal’s Editorial Board regarding queries arising from inaccuracies or deficiencies in data presentation, inconsistencies, omissions of essential information, or suggestions for additions/alterations to the text.

Qualifications

• PhD in an appropriate biological or medical science.
• Methodical approach and a strong eye for detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Solid knowledge of computer literacy; manuscripts are handled online.
• Previous experience in publishing is not required, as training will be provided.

Additional information

The position carries a highly competitive salary and company benefits. For further information, please send your CV to: [e-mail]