Associate Editor

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Job title: Associate Editor
Location(S): Pune

About the role

Associate Editors, primarily focused on manuscript management, play a key role in advancing the manuscript pipeline for all BMC Series. Their responsibilities include evaluating manuscripts for compliance with editorial guidelines, selecting and inviting suitable peer reviewers, and making informed editorial decisions on submissions.

As an Associate Editor, you will play a crucial role in the success of the BMC Series by supporting the editorial management of content across a diverse portfolio of journals. This dynamic and varied position offers the opportunity to engage with a wide range of topics while contributing to the overall growth and success of BMC as a whole.
Effective time management is a key aspect of this role, as you will be responsible for handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. From managing the peer review process to making editorial decisions, you'll need to prioritize efficiently and ensure timely progress on manuscripts. Your ability to stay organized and maintain a steady workflow will be crucial to supporting the smooth operation of the BMC Series portfolio and delivering high-quality content.

Roles Responsibilities:

Assessing manuscripts for adherence to our editorial policies and suitability for peer review, resolving concerns with authors as and when required
Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers and manage the peer review process in a timely manner
Make editorial decisions in accordance with BMC Series peer-review policies and standards.
Coordinate with internal editorial teams  to progress manuscripts through our manuscript submission system.
Address manuscript challenges as they arise, in consultation with their manager and the Journal Editor when needed.

Additional tasks:
Participate in outreach activities within the research community to promote the Series and encourage submission of manuscripts
Support content promotion activities via BMC Series social media and blog networks
Participate in working groups and projects to support research integrity and ongoing improvements in editorial processes, peer review standards, and journal quality.

Qualifications or Equivalent Experience:

Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a biomedical field

Skills/knowledge:

Essential

In-depth knowledge of key areas of the BMC Series editorial policies
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Excellent organizational ability and time-management skills
Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement oriented
Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events

Need to be capable of:

1. Technical Capability
 Uses technical/job knowledge and experience to meet and exceed job requirements. Efficiently manages workload and projects within set timelines, achieving set objectives.

2. Relationship Building/Teamwork (incorporating Communication, Influencing and Trust)
Builds effective relationships through positive communication that motivates and influences others.  Honest and trustworthy; a valued team member, actively involved in achieving team objectives.  Works cooperatively and flexibly with other members of the team.

3. Problem Solving
Takes initiative to identify current and potential problems and determines the best solution. Identifies the cause of problems and key issues through investigation; identifies effective, logical and practical solutions. 

4. Personal Effectiveness (incorporating results focused, productivity, ownership, delegation)
Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed. Continually focuses on achieving positive results contributing to the overall success of the business.

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Job Posting End Date:

29-11-2024