Journal Academic Editor

IMR Press; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Innovation-driven environment

International collaboration

Job summary

IMR Press is seeking a Journal Academic Editor based in Malaysia, with responsibilities spanning manuscript review, reviewer coordination, and editor collaboration. The role emphasizes maintaining high academic standards and ethical publishing practices, with opportunities for international engagement.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrates strong English communication, and is proficient in MS Office and publishing tools.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences, medical and health sciences, materials science, social sciences, or related discipline.
• In-depth understanding of peer review and publishing standards.
• Excellent English communication, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office and common publishing/manuscript tools.
• Prior journal editing or editorial board experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts for academic quality and alignment with journal aims and standards.
• Participate in manuscript review process, including reviewer selection and progress tracking.
• Maintain relationships with authors, reviewers, editors, and collaborators; support manuscript commissioning.
• Explore new channels for manuscript commissioning to improve quality and solicitation efficiency.
• Assist in international publishing conferences and exchange activities to improve quality standards and policy framework.

Skills

Peer review knowledge

English proficiency

Manuscript processing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in life sciences / related

Tools

Microsoft Office

publishing tools

Job description

We are seeking a Journal Academic Editor to join our team. This is a full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Responsibilities:

• Review manuscripts for academic quality and assess whether they align with the journal’s aims and scope, publishing ethics, and relevant standards.
• Participate in the manuscript review process, including reviewer selection, review progress tracking, and evaluation of review comments.
• Maintain relationships with authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and academic collaborators, and support manuscript commissioning.
• Explore new channels for manuscript commissioning to improve solicitation efficiency and manuscript quality.
• Participate in international publishing conferences and academic exchange activities, assisting in improving the journal's quality standards and policy framework.

Requirements:

• PhD in life sciences, medical and health sciences, materials science, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• In-depth understanding of peer review and academic publishing standards.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and common academic publishing and manuscript processing tools.
• Prior experience in journal editing, peer review, academic publishing, or editorial board work is preferred.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A work environment that supports innovation and academic development.
• Opportunities for international academic exchange and collaboration.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!