Frontiers

Peer Review Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 24REQ0226

      Who we are

      At Frontiers we are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

      Frontiers is one of the world's most cited publishers. Our articles have been viewed more than 3.7 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

      Join the publishing revolution.

      Follow the links below to learn more about our work.


      https://progressreport.frontiersin.org /


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

      What we can offer you

      We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

      • 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance

      • Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time

      • A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan

      • Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer

      • Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

      This role is office based, excluded from our remote working due to business need and nature of the role. It is expected you must be in the office 3/4 days a week with working from home an option for the rest of the week.

      The Role

      We are seeking a driven, new team member to join our Peer Review department. You will be contributing to making Science Open by ensuring the rapid dissemination of high quality and valid articles. Ensuring a timely and thorough review process for all submitted manuscripts within a portfolio of journals or journal sections and providing professional customer service to our authors, reviewers and editors, assisting them through the process and supporting them with their queries. Peer review needs to be efficient, rigorous, fair, constructive, accountable, and transparent for everyone involved.

      What you will do

      • Monitor the peer review process of manuscripts through the peer review platform.
      • Respond to priority queries and manage delays relating to the review process from editors, reviewers, authors and colleagues in other departments.
      • Carry out quality control checks to ensure rigorous peer review with no conflicts of interest.
      • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a smooth peer review pipeline and provide recommendations for peer review process improvements.

      Requirements

      • Experience in an office environment, preferably in customer service or administration.
      • Strong communication skills in written and verbal English
      • Excellent organizational skills with a proactive attitude of finding solutions and delivering an exceptional service.
      • A target driven and result oriented mindset, comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
      • A team player at ease collaborating proactively with colleagues remotely.
      • Experience in publishing and familiarity with Salesforce would be an advantage.

      Apply now

      Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.


      Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.

      Equal opportunity statement


      Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

  • About the company

      Frontiers Media SA is a publisher of peer-reviewed open access scientific journals currently active in science, technology, and medicine.