Company Description
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.
Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer in return:
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
Job Description
The Editor,PeerJ,supports the editorial and strategic development of our PeerJ/PeerJComputer Science journals byproviding guidance to themanuscript assessment team,individuallymanaging complex peer reviewissues, and advisingtheChief Editor,PeerJ,on scientific and editorial standards.
TheEditor willconduct ethical investigationsasrequired,commissioncontent, promotesubmissions, and representthe journal at conferences.
Additionally, theEditor will support thePeerJEditorial Community team in recruitingfor and managingPeerJ’sEditorial Board, includingconducting meetings of the Editorial Boardwith theChief Editor. And you willcollaborate across departments to address the needs of publishing academics, drivinggrowthand championing open research.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide ExpertPeer ReviewSupport:Serve as an escalation point forthe manuscript assessment team (desk editors) in handling complex or novel scenarios, offering guidance andexpertise.
- With support from thePeerJEditorial Communityteam,recruit andmanage Editorial Board Members: actively recruit, vet, train, andmaintainstrong communicationwith 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 subjectexpertise.
- Contribute to Journal Policies: provide input on updates and improvements to the Scope, Editorial Policies, and Author Instructions forPeerJjournals.
- 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, ensuringtimelyand high-quality reviews.
- Represent the Journal by attending local and international conferences to enhance market knowledge, network with the academic community, gather feedback, and promotePeerJand open research initiatives.
- Support Content Commissioning: proactively suggest topics andassistin 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 theChiefEditorto provide strategic input for developing a robust and competitive journal program.
- Conduct Ethical Investigations: lead and manage ethical investigations asrequired, ensuring adherence to publishingand industrystandards.
- 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: identifyand implement process enhancements to improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the peer review process.
- Foster Team Collaboration: partner with theEditorial Community and Desk Editor teamsto ensure seamless operations and alignment with organizationalgoals.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate willpossess:
- An advanced degree (minimumPhD, but ideally postdoctoral)
- Excellent English comprehension and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good
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Editor - Peer J in Abingdon employer: Taylor And Francis
At Taylor & Francis, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a flexible working culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance. Our Blackfriars, London office fosters collaboration and innovation, providing employees with opportunities for professional growth and development in the academic publishing sector. With generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a supportive environment that values diversity, we are committed to helping our team thrive both personally and professionally.
