Editor - Peer J

The Editor, PeerJ, supports 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, PeerJ, 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. 
• With support from the PeerJ Editorial Community team, recruit and manage Editorial Board Members: 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.