Assistant Editor - Subject: Neurology

We are hiring for Assistant Editors,

To strengthen our Editorial team, we are looking for candidates with a degree (post-graduate degree preferred) in Neurology, who are eager to stay connected to scientific research by helping researchers worldwide publish their latest results. The position of Assistant Editor is a part-time, home-based position.

Knowledge of one of the following subject areas is essential:

• Neuroradiology
• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Neurovascular Research
• Biomedical Sciences (with a neuro focus)
• Clinical Medicine related to cerebrovascular disease

As Assistant Editor you will:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals
• Assessing submitted manuscripts against a journal's aims
• Scope for suitability of peer review
• Investigate research integrity issues (e.g. paper mill, ethics statements)
• Handle email communication between the parties involved in the publication process
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team and production team

Requirements:

• A degree (post-graduate degree preferred) in a scientific or medical subject
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Journal Submission system experience, ideally ScholarOne
• Team player with the capability to work in a dynamic, international environment
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Very good communication and coordination skills
• Professional experience

What We Offer at PA EDitorial:

Among the benefits of working for PA EDitorial, you can expect:

• A competitive hourly rate,

• Focused support from your Senior Managing Editor, who is your first point of contact for any issues.

• Flexible working hours

About PA EDitorial:

PA Editorial provides a culture that not only celebrates the skills and contributions of individuals from all over the world but supports, engages and enables them to bring their contributions out into the open as equals who have much to offer.

Through PA EDitorial, individuals can work in a sector they love – using their skills and minds. We have an acute understanding and appreciation of family life and the juggling that comes alongside that. Through our work at PA EDitorial, we communicate with many other people and organisations worldwide and are looking for team members who fit into our ethos of seeing the world differently.

As part of a positive and vibrant team, you’ll share our passion for academia, research, publishing, innovation and technology. We’re a team that listens to ideas, develops skills and provide a supportive and dynamic environment.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV to [email protected] and complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4MgdstRXFUqm8wxAMl5DUWZqIwVryKhMmiy0rGcIk1hUMzIwTlpKOEVZQVhRN0pRU0dFMEVMV0wwWSQlQCN0PWcu

We look forward to hearing from you!