Peer Review Editor

🕒 August 7

🇮🇳 India – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✏️ Editor

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JoVE

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2006

📚 Education

🔬 Science

Education • Science

JoVE is a video-first platform that produces and distributes peer-reviewed scientific and educational video content demonstrating laboratory methods, experiments, and science concepts. Used by universities, research institutions, and companies, JoVE provides thousands of protocol videos and educational products (JoVE Journal, JoVE Science Education, JoVE Core, JoVE Lab Manual, etc. ) to support research reproducibility and science teaching across life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and related fields.

📋 Description

• Manage end-to-end peer review for assigned submissions, including reviewer selection and invitations, review monitoring, decision preparation, and revision management. • Build, vet, and maintain a high-quality reviewer pool; track expertise coverage and build networks with top reviewers. • Monitor timelines and throughput, including time to first decision and reviewer acceptance/turnaround; proactively unblock delays and optimize workflow. • Collaborate with JoVE Editorial and Production teams to deliver a smooth author journey from submission through publication. • Identify and implement process improvements, including templates, automation, and dashboards, to reduce cycle times and improve review quality. • Maintain accurate records in manuscript systems such as Editorial Manager and Monday.com, including reviewer activity, decisions, correspondence, and policy exceptions.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or a related field required. • 5+ years in scholarly publishing with hands-on peer review experience. • Working knowledge of single-blind, double-blind, and open peer review models. • Knowledge of open access workflows and emerging trends in scholarly communication. • Proficiency with manuscript systems and workflow tools; Editorial Manager strongly preferred. • Comfort with automation and AI-assisted tools for efficiency. • Exceptional written communication and editorial judgment. • Ability to synthesize complex feedback into clear, actionable decisions. • Strong organization and project management skills. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• A competitive compensation package. • Direct impact in accelerating science research and improving student learning in science education. • Opportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration. • Strong promotion from within culture with a clear path to advance your career.