Job Title: Associate Editor
Location: Pune
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About The Brand
Springer Nature's Cureus journals offer a new, innovative way to support specific research communities to publish their research open access. More than just journals, they function as both peer-reviewed publication venues and interactive community space. Each title is hosted on its own dedicated page, providing a unique environment where researchers can share validated findings, connect with peers, and collaborate to drive innovation and real-world impact.
About The Role
Associate editor performs a brief assessment of the article to determine where to route the article (free, deferred for paid editing, deferred for editing from a third party, rejected). It is very important that an accurate assessment is performed, and the article is routed down the appropriate path in order to prevent issues later in the publication process. Excellent time management and broad scientific competence are key aspects of this role.
Responsibilities
- Ability to assess articles for scientific accuracy, compliance with our editorial policies, and suitability for peer review
- Work within the in-house online system to claim, review article submissions, while also communicating with fellow editors, editorial management, and authors
- Demonstrate a strong familiarity with the in-house formatting requirements and style guide to ensure consistency that increases credibility
- Promptly respond to emails from fellow editors and management
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- Educated to PhD level (or equivalent) in Computer Science
- Good communication skills with excellent written English
- Excellent organizational ability and time-management skills
- Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving
- Ability to complete allocated tasks and work to (often competing) deadlines
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
- Meticulous approach to your work and an eye for detail
- Comfortable learning and working with new technology
Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:
SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Collaboration, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Scientific Comprehension, SN-Being Resilient
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Job Posting End Date:
1-04-2026
