Journal Academic Editor

IMR Press; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Academic development environment

Opportunities for international collab

Job summary

IMR Press is seeking a Journal Academic Editor based in Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This full-time role focuses on reviewing manuscripts, coordinating peer review, and supporting editorial processes to uphold high publishing standards.

The editor will work with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members, assist in manuscript commissioning, and engage in international scholarly exchanges to advance the journal’s quality and scope.

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree in a relevant field is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of peer review and publishing standards is essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts for academic quality and alignment with journal aims, scope, and standards.
• Participate in manuscript review, including reviewer selection, progress tracking, and evaluation of comments.
• Maintain relationships with authors, reviewers, editorial board, and collaborators; support manuscript commissioning.
• Explore new channels for manuscript commissioning to improve solicitation and quality.
• Participate in international publishing conferences and academic exchanges to uphold quality standards and policy.

Skills

English communication

Editorial experience

Peer review knowledge

Relationship management

Education

PhD in life sciences or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manuscript processing 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!