Biostatistics Editor

Imrpress; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 238,473 - 317,964; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Support for academic development

Opportunities for international exchange

Job summary

A leading academic journal is seeking an experienced Biostatistics Editor to join their editorial team. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this full-time position requires a Ph.D. in Biostatistics or a related field, along with at least 3 years of academic editing experience. Responsibilities include reviewing statistical methods in manuscripts, guiding authors on statistical methods, and participating in journal content strategy. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for academic collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, or related field required.
• At least 3 years of academic editing experience in biostatistics or related field.
• In-depth understanding of biostatistical methods and data analysis.
• Proficiency with common statistical software required.
• Strong English communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate statistical methods and data presentations in manuscripts.
• Coordinate communication with authors and reviewers.
• Provide guidance on biostatistical methods.
• Participate in strategic planning of the journal's content.

Skills

Biostatistical methods

Statistical software (R, SAS, SPSS)

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biostatistics or related field

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

GraphPad Prism

MedCalc

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and professional Biostatistics Editor to join our editorial team for our journal. If you have a strong understanding of biostatistics, excellent editing skills, and a rigorous research background, we welcome you to apply for this position. This is a full-time editor position based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate the statistical methods, results, and data presentation in submitted manuscripts to ensure compliance with publication standards and journal requirements.
• Coordinate communication with authors, reviewers, and other editors to ensure the smooth progress of the review process and the quality and integrity of published research.
• Provide professional guidance on the application of biostatistical methods to ensure that statistical analyses meet scientific standards.
• Participate in strategic planning and development of the journal\'s content, staying informed about the latest developments in biostatistics research.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of academic editing experience in biostatistics or a related field, with familiarity with the academic publishing process.
• In-depth understanding of biostatistical methods, data analysis, and result interpretation, with the ability to independently review statistical analyses.
• Proficiency with common statistical software, such as R, SAS, SPSS, GraphPad Prism, MedCalc, etc.
• Strong team collaboration skills, excellent English communication abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills, with the ability to engage in academic writing and communication.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities (this position requires candidates to be based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).
• A work environment that supports innovation and academic development.
• Opportunities for international academic exchange and collaboration.