Job Description

About Us

URF Publishers is a global open-access publishing organization committed to advancing scientific knowledge. We publish peer-reviewed research across medical, healthcare, and multidisciplinary domains. Our mission is to bridge research and real-world practice while providing a reliable platform for authors, reviewers, and academic communities worldwide.

Role Overview

The Editorial Assistant will support the complete manuscript lifecycle and ensure smooth editorial and peer-review processes for our journals. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The candidate will interact with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to maintain high publishing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manuscript Management

Manage the complete submission workflow using systems like ScholarOne, Editorial Manager, or Open Journal Systems (OJS). Perform initial checks for completeness, formatting, plagiarism, ethical compliance, and journal guidelines. Coordinate peer review: invite reviewers, send reminders, follow up on deadlines, and track progress. Maintain accurate records of manuscripts, decisions, revisions, and editorial activity.

Editorial Support

Assist editors in preparing decision letters, reviewer communications, and manuscript transfers. Ensure open-access requirements are fulfilled (CC BY licenses, APC documentation, copyright forms). Prepare accepted manuscripts for production with correct formatting and required documentation.

Author & Reviewer Assistance

Provide timely and professional support to authors and reviewers regarding system usage and guidelines. Resolve basic technical issues and escalate complex ones when needed. Maintain positive and clear communication with the global research community.

Quality, Policy & Compliance

Verify ethical and policy requirements including COPE guidelines, conflict of interest, funding, and data availability. Ensure manuscripts meet open-access and funder mandates. Maintain scientific accuracy, integrity, and consistency across the editorial workflow.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education (Mandatory)

B. Pharmacy B.Sc. Life Sciences (Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Nutrition, Genetics, Zoology, Botany)

Preferred Candidate

Female candidates only

Technical Skills

Experience with editorial management systems (OJS, ScholarOne, Editorial Manager). Understanding of journal workflows and academic publishing processes. Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Soft Skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Ability to work under deadlines with high accuracy. Professional, calm, and positive approach when dealing with authors and reviewers.

Additional Information

Work From Office only -- No work-from-home option.

Minimum

Freshers

Office Location:

Vasanth Nagar, Walkable distance from JNTU Metro Station

, Hyderabad.

Benefits

Growth opportunities in the academic publishing industry. Exposure to international editors, reviewers, and research communities. Experience in advanced editorial and peer-review workflows.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?16,000.00 per month