Job Description
We are seeking an Editor to support the editorial and strategic development of our PeerJ / PeerJ Computer Science journals by providing guidance to the manuscript assessment team, individually managing complex peer review issues, and advising the Chief Editor on scientific and editorial standards.
The Editor will conduct ethical investigations as required, commission content, promote submissions, and represent the journal at conferences.
Additionally, the Editor will support the PeerJ Editorial Community team in recruiting for and managing PeerJ’s Editorial Board, including conducting meetings of the Editorial Board with the Chief Editor. And you will collaborate across departments to address the needs of publishing academics, driving growth and championing open research.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide Expert Peer Review Support: Serve as an escalation point for the manuscript assessment team (desk editors) in handling complex or novel scenarios, offering guidance and expertise.
- Recruit and manage Editorial Board Members with support from the PeerJ Editorial Community team; actively recruit, vet, train, and maintain strong communication with Editorial Board members across diverse subject areas.
- Advise on Scientific and Editorial Standards: offer insights and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on scientific, technical, and editorial matters within your subject expertise.
- Contribute to Journal Policies: provide input on updates and improvements to the Scope, Editorial Policies, and Author Instructions for PeerJ journals.
- Promote Manuscript Submissions: actively encourage manuscript submissions through targeted journal promotion and outreach efforts.
- Oversee Peer Review Processes: manage the full peer review process for manuscripts when an academic editor is unavailable, ensuring timely and high-quality reviews.
- Represent the Journal by attending local and international conferences to enhance market knowledge, network with the academic community, gather feedback, and promote PeerJ and open research initiatives.
- Support Content Commissioning: proactively suggest topics and assist in commissioning high‑quality content to align with journal goals.
- Drive Journal Promotion: ensure the journal is effectively promoted through all relevant channels and platforms.
- Strategic Development: collaborate with the Chief Editor to provide strategic input for developing a robust and competitive journal program.
- Conduct Ethical Investigations: lead and manage ethical investigations as required, ensuring adherence to publishing and industry standards.
- Collaborate Across Departments: work closely with colleagues in other departments to communicate the needs of publishing academics and develop strategies to address those needs.
- Implement Process Improvements: identify and implement process enhancements to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the peer review process.
- Foster Team Collaboration: partner with the Editorial Community and Desk Editor teams to ensure seamless operations and alignment with organizational goals.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- An advanced degree (minimum PhD, but ideally postdoctoral)
- Excellent English comprehension and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good analytical, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, contribute to building a positive team spirit and support everyone’s efforts to succeed.
- Knowledge of the academic publishing industry.
Skills and Behaviours Required
- Capable of understanding complex scientific topics
- Able to confidently converse with academics, and able to communicate academic concepts to a broader audience.
- Capable of handling multiple responsibilities, working independently, and meeting strict deadlines.
- The ability to communicate both upstream and downstream within the organisation.
- Positive and flexible attitude
- Willingness to travel as required by the company.
- A high level of personal motivation and demonstration of persistence to overcome obstacles.
- Effective presentation and organisational skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Benefits
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
- 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday.
- 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year.
- 4 paid volunteering days each year.
- Company funded single cover private medical insurance.
- Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well‑being support.
- Share match – plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
- Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.
Closing date: 30th June 2026.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit‑based factor.
