Reviewer Selection Editor - Life Sciences

JoVE; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JoVE is seeking an experienced Peer Review Editor to coordinate the peer review process from submission to editorial decision. You will manage reviewers, oversee review quality and timelines, and ensure manuscripts meet JoVE's standards, delivering a positive experience for authors and reviewers.

The role involves end-to-end management, building a top reviewer pool, monitoring timelines, and collaborating with Editorial and Production teams to ensure a smooth author journey through submission to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 2–4 years in scholarly publishing with hands-on peer review experience.
• Familiarity with single-blind, double-blind, and open review models.
• Experience with manuscript systems; Editorial Manager preferred; familiarity with automation/AI tools.
• Excellent writing and editorial judgment; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end peer review for submissions (reviewer selection/invitations, review monitoring, decision preparation, and revision management).
• Build, vet, and maintain a high-quality reviewer pool; track expertise coverage; build network with top reviewers for rapid, fair evaluations.
• Monitor timelines and throughput; proactively unblock delays and optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with JoVE Editorial and Production teams to deliver a smooth author journey from submission through publication.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve review quality.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Written communication

Project management

Reviewer management

Synthesis of feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Advanced degree in life sciences

Tools

Editorial Manager

Monday.com

Job description

JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of video solutions with the mission to improve scientific research and education. Millions of scientists, educators and students use JoVE for their research, teaching and learning. Our institutional clients comprise over 1,000 universities, colleges, and biopharma companies, including such leaders as Harvard, MIT, Yale, and Stanford.

As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.

The Role JoVE is seeking an experienced Peer Review Editor to coordinate our peer review process from submission to editorial decision. You will manage reviewers, oversee review quality and timelines, and ensure that manuscripts meet JoVE's scientific rigor, ethics, and reporting standards, delivering a clear, timely, and positive experience for authors and reviewers alike.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end peer review for assigned submissions (reviewer selection/invitations, review monitoring, decision preparation, and revision management).
• Build, vet, and maintain a high-quality reviewer pool; track expertise coverage; build network with top reviewers for rapid, fair evaluations.
• Monitor timelines and throughput (e.g., time to first decision, reviewer acceptance/turnaround); proactively unblock delays and optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with JoVE Editorial and Production teams to deliver a smooth author journey from submission through publication.
• Identify and implement process improvements (templates, automation, dashboards) to reduce cycle times and improve review quality.
• Maintain accurate records in the manuscript system (e.g., Editorial Manager, Monday.com): reviewer activity, decisions, correspondence, and policy exceptions.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in the life sciences or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 2-4 years in scholarly publishing with hands-on peer review experience.
• Working knowledge of peer review models (single-blind, double-blind, open), open access workflows, and emerging trends in scholarly communication.
• Proficiency with manuscript systems and workflow tools (Editorial Manager strongly preferred; comfort with automation/AI-assisted tools for efficiency).
• Exceptional written communication and editorial judgment; able to synthesize complex feedback into clear, actionable decisions.
• Strong organization and project management skills; thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

A competitive compensation package.

You will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and in improving student learning in science education.

Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.

Our strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.