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About the Role
Associate Editors support the journal editors and Editorial Board Members in providing rapid peer review and publication. This includes assessment of manuscripts for adherence to editorial policies, finding and inviting appropriate peer reviewers, and making decisions on manuscripts in collaboration with the journal editors. Excellent time management and broad scientific competence are key to this role.
Role Responsibilities:
Assess manuscripts for compliance with our editorial policies and suitability for peer review.
Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers and manage the peer review process in a timely manner.
Recommend editorial decisions.
Liaise with editorial board members to progress manuscripts to a final decision.
Manuscript consultation (for example, support AEs/EBMs with reviewer findings).
Identify manuscripts where there are difficulties in reaching an editorial decision.
Working with journal stakeholders to support the development of the journals and ad hoc projects
Educational Qualification: Ph.D. ( Medicine and Life Sciences)
Essentials:
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent organizational ability and time-management skills
Analytical/critical appraisal skills
Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving
Ability to complete allocated tasks and work to (often competing) deadlines
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
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