Editorial Assistant

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to review academic manuscripts submitted to a prestigious journal. The role involves performing a comprehensive set of checks to ensure compliance with journal requirements, adherence to publication standards, and overall quality before the peer-review or publication stage.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Verify manuscript title accuracy and ensure consistency with journal guidelines.
• Cross-check author names, affiliations, and conflict of interest (COI) statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Review abstracts and manuscript structure to ensure they adhere to formatting and submission requirements.
• Validate references for proper formatting, relevance, and completeness.
• Ensure ethical guidelines are met, including plagiarism and data integrity checks.
• Check the accuracy and formatting of figures, tables, and supplementary materials.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to resolve inconsistencies or missing information.
• Document and report quality issues found during the review process.

Qualifications and Prerequisites

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (Publishing, Life Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Psychology).
• Strong understanding of manuscript formatting and journal submission guidelines.
• Familiarity with ethical publication standards and best practices.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience using manuscript submission and tracking systems.
• Experience in academic publishing, journal editorial processes, or manuscript quality control.

Benefits of this Role

• Opportunity to work with a prestigious publisher.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality academic publishing.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge research across various disciplines.

Application Process

If you are passionate about maintaining high standards in academic publishing and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!

If you are among the qualified candidates, one of our recruiters will contact you on phone or email with further details.