Location: UK/Europe, Remote
Salary: £50,000 Basic
Our client, a leading Open Access publisher, requires a new Scientific Editor in digital health research / medical informatics.
As a Scientific Editor, you will play a key role in upholding the quality, integrity, and impact of research published across their journals. This position combines scientific expertise with editorial judgment to enhance the author experience and support ethical, open-access publishing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Apply subject matter expertise to critically assess manuscripts for scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and overall quality and impact
* Provide clear, professional, and constructive feedback to authors and reviewers throughout the peer review process
* Work closely with journal editors and staff to support the publication of high-quality, open-access scientific research
* Make informed editorial decisions in a timely and efficient manner
* Champion robust, ethical, and transparent peer review practices
* Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of editorial board members
* Uphold the highest standards of publication ethics and scientific integrity
* Occasionally contribute editorial content, such as commentaries or opinion pieces, to support knowledge translation
Note: This role does not primarily involve copyediting or scientific/medical writing.
Qualifications/Education:
* PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in medical informatics, digital health, or a related field (e.g., public health, health services research)
* Candidates with an MSc or other relevant master's degree and strong applicable experience will also be considered
Skills & Experience:
* Demonstrated expertise as a researcher or academic clinician in medical informatics, digital health, or adjacent disciplines
* Solid understanding of biomedical statistics and health research methodologies involving human subjects
* Familiarity with quantitative methods (e.g., RCTs, cohort studies) and/or qualitative research approaches
* Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
* Experience conducting high-quality peer reviews; prior editorial experience is a strong asset
* Awareness of current trends in scholarly publishing, including preprints, reporting standards, and ethical guidelines
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