Posted about 3 years ago

Assistant Editor (Remote)

We are on a mission to make science open so everyone can live healthy lives on a healthy planet

Who we are

Frontiers is an award-winning open science platform and leading open access scholarly publisher.

We are one of the largest and most cited publishers globally. To date, our 200,000 freely available research articles have received more than 1 billion views and downloads and 2 million citations. Our journals span science, health, humanities and social sciences, engineering, and sustainability. And we continue to expand into new academic disciplines so more researchers can publish open access.

Be part of the publishing revolution and help us transform the way research is published, evaluated, and communicated to the world.

The Role

We are looking for an Assistant Editor (Oncology) to join our Review Operations department on a 12 month FTC. You will be providing strong subject knowledge expertise to our Editorial Boards with the aim of retaining good quality articles at the beginning of our peer review process. You will also be contributing to a faster and high quality peer review for our top-contributing authors and editors.

Our office is located in London, however remote working options are available for candidates across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the editorial quality of manuscripts early in the peer-review process
• Manage 10-15 editing assignments per month
• Ensure that suitable expert reviewers are appointed in a timely manner
• Monitor author revisions and obtain reports in time
• Liaise with internal and external teams to ensure process alignment
• Identify and address bottlenecks to make the process faster

About You

You are a target driven individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You have a methodical approach to work, are confident working with volume and deadlines while maintaining a keen eye of detail and ensuring high quality.

• Educated to a PhD level in oncology or bioinformatic applications in oncology or cancer research or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in an editorial role within STM publishing would be an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Strong communication skills, decisive and tactful when working with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, be highly organized and meet deadlines
  
  

Benefits

What we Offer

International environment

With over 50 nationalities across seven locations around the world, we are certainly a diverse company. You will have the opportunity to work with teammates in other offices, as well as with researchers, editors, and authors from across the globe.

Key Benefits

• 25 annual leave days + 4 well-being days
• Participation in the annual company bonus scheme
• Flexible working framework and remote working opportunities across the United Kingdom
• Extensive learning opportunities through our LinkedIn Learning partnership
• 3 volunteer days through our online platform
• Access to Headspace app
• Online Yoga classes

Application Process

Your application must include:

1. A tailored cover letter and your last CV

2. Your notice period

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With over 600 employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.