Assistant Editor (Virology)

TL;DR

Assistant Editor (Virology): Managing the peer review process and coordinating editorial decisions for the journal Viruses with an accent on scholarly communication and manuscript quality. Focus on organizing reviewer workflows, ensuring publishing deadlines are met, and collaborating with international researchers.

Location: Onsite in Philadelphia, USA

Salary: $54,000–$60,000 per year

Company

Global academic publishing company specializing in open-access scientific journals.

What you will do

• Coordinate the peer review process for manuscripts submitted to the Viruses journal.
• Manage communication between authors, reviewers, and internal editorial teams.
• Ensure scholarly articles are edited and published accurately within tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain high consistency in publication.

Requirements

• PhD in Virology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, or a related field.
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in scholarly publishing.
• Experience in writing and creating professional presentations.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company policies.
• Full on-the-job training supervised by an assigned tutor for the first six months.
• Professional development opportunities in a dynamic multinational organization.
• Clear pathways for career advancement within the company.