Journal Academic Editor

Imrpress; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for academic exchange

Job summary

Imrpress is seeking a Journal Academic Editor for a full-time position based in Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role involves reviewing manuscripts, maintaining relationships with authors and reviewers, and participating in international academic exchanges.

The ideal candidate should hold a PhD in relevant fields, possess excellent English communication skills, and have prior journal editing experience. We offer a competitive salary and supportive work environment for academic development.

Qualifications

• PhD in related disciplines is required.
• In-depth understanding of peer review and academic publishing standards.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts for academic quality and alignment with journal's aims.
• Participate in manuscript review and maintain relationships with authors and reviewers.
• Explore new manuscript commissioning channels.

Skills

English communication skills

Understanding of peer review

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

PhD in life sciences, medical and health sciences, materials science, social sciences, or related discipline

Tools

Academic 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.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to [e-mail] . In the subject line, please mention "Journal Academic Editor Application - [Your Name]." We will contact qualified candidates within two weeks of receiving the application.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!