Scientific Editor

Imrpress; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 198 728 - 278 219; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Opportunities for international academic exchange

Résumé du poste

A scientific publishing company is seeking a skilled content editor to oversee the peer review and editorial processes. This full-time role is based in Kuala Lumpur and requires a PhD in life sciences. Responsibilities include evaluating submissions, supervising content quality, and representing the journal at conferences. Candidates should have good communication skills and a critical mindset towards scientific issues. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for international collaboration.

Qualifications

• At least two years of editing experience for the Scientific Editor position.
• Interest in STM academic publishing.
• Ability to work well in different team environments.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate submissions and oversee the peer review and editorial process.
• Supervise the scientific content and quality of the journal.
• Build relationships with researchers and represent the journal at scientific conferences.

Connaissances

Critical thinking about scientific issues

Good communication skills in English

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ability to distill complex concepts

Formation

PhD in molecular biology, biomedicine, life sciences, or related fields

Description du poste

We are seeking a scientific content editor with a strong background in journal editing to oversee the peer review and editorial processes. This is a full-time editorial position based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate submissions and oversee the peer review and editorial process.
• Supervise the scientific content and quality of the journal.
• Recruit high-quality research, commission, and manage a series of high-quality reviews and editorial content.
• Build relationships with researchers and represent the journal at scientific conferences and institutional visits.
• Contribute to the broader programs of the journal and help shape the future of scientific communication.

Qualifications

• A PhD in molecular biology, biomedicine, life sciences, or related fields.
• Ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Interest in engaging with the scientific community.
• Talent for distilling complex concepts and communicating them clearly.
• Ability to work well in different team environments.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Interest in or experience with STM (Science, Technology, and Medicine) academic publishing.
• We expect at least two years of editing experience for the Scientific Editor position, while the Associate Scientific Editor position does not require any prior editing experience.

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.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!