Senior Scientific Editor — Journal Publishing (Remote/Flexible)

Imrpress; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 198,728 - 278,219; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

Opportunities for international academic exchange

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking about scientific issues

Good communication skills in English

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ability to distill complex concepts

Education

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

Job description

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.