Associate Editor

About the Role

Associate Editors, primarily focused on manuscript management, play a key role in advancing the manuscript pipeline for all BMC Series. 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. Effective time management is a key aspect of this role, as you will be responsible for handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing manuscripts for adherence to editorial policies and suitability for peer review, resolving concerns with authors as and when required.
• Identifying and inviting appropriate peer reviewers and managing the peer review process in a timely manner.
• Making editorial decisions in accordance with BMC Series peer-review policies and standards.
• Coordinating with internal editorial teams to progress manuscripts through the manuscript submission system.
• Addressing manuscript challenges as they arise, in consultation with their manager and the Journal Editor when needed.
• Participating in outreach activities within the research community to promote the Series and encourage manuscript submissions.
• Supporting content promotion activities via BMC Series social media and blog networks.
• Participating in working groups and projects to support research integrity and ongoing improvements in editorial processes, peer review standards, and journal quality.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Experience managing workload and projects within set timelines, achieving set objectives.
• Ability to build effective relationships through positive communication that motivates and influences others.
• Ability to identify problems, investigate causes, and determine effective solutions.
• 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.

Qualifications

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