Peer Review Manager (Fully Remote)

Academia.edu; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional growth opportunities

Work-from-home budget

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Academia.edu is seeking a detail-oriented Editorial Specialist to screen and recruit reviewers, manage peer-review reports, and guide manuscripts through revisions. The role collaborates with Publishing Managers and production providers to uphold ethical standards and prevent delays.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in natural or technical sciences with 2+ years of peer-review experience, and is proficient in HTML, PDF, LaTeX, XML, and MS Office. Remote-friendly position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural or technical sciences plus 2+ years of journal peer-review experience.
• Strong familiarity with HTML, PDF, LaTeX, and XML, as well as MS Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recommend suitable reviewers from Academia.edu and external sources.
• Collect and evaluate peer review reports, guiding manuscripts through revisions and editorial decisions.
• Collaborate with Publishing Managers and production providers to prevent delays and uphold ethical norms.

Skills

Journal peer-review experience

HTML

PDF

LaTeX

XML

MS Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or technical sciences

Tools

HTML

PDF

LaTeX

XML

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen and recommend suitable reviewers from Academia.edu and external sources.
• Collect and evaluate peer review reports, guiding manuscripts through revisions and editorial decisions.
• Collaborate with Publishing Managers and production providers to prevent delays and uphold ethical norms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in natural or technical sciences plus 2+ years of journal peer-review experience.
• Strong familiarity with HTML, PDF, LaTeX, and XML, as well as MS Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.
• A flexible work-from-home budget and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

Academia.edu is the world's leading platform for researchers and scholars to share work, discover research, and connect with academics globally. It is a venture-backed, for-profit, and profitable company based in San Francisco, focused on democratizing and accelerating the world's research.