Job Description

About our Team
At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.
About the Role
As a Peer Review Coordinator, you will manage reviewer identification and collaborate with editorial partners to ensure efficient, high-quality peer review processes. You will also be the main point of contact for all review-related matters, supporting editors and reviewers to maintain Cell Press's scientific rigor and quality.
Responsibilities

• Use Scopus and other systems to identify appropriate scientific experts as peer reviewers depending on the manuscript's subject and focus.
• Develop a deep understanding of journal policies and procedures and apply them effectively.
• Provide exceptional customer service to reviewers, authors, and editors.
• Develop and manage written resources related to peer review processes
• Identify and implement peer review workflow optimizations and process improvements
• Generate review status reports and journal data to support editorial decision-making

Requirements

• Have Master's degree level scientific background with understanding of research methodologies and academic publishing
• Proficiency with relevant software and technologies (Editorial Manager, Microsoft Office, Scopus)
• Have attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate hospitality in all customer interactions and communications.
• Be interested in learning and developing deep understanding of technical publishing processes and policies.
• Be a collaborative team player with a willingness to deliver successful solutions to interesting problems.
• Be passionate about delivering great service to stakeholders and clients as part of a collaborative team.
• Able to work a 2 PM - 11 PM IST shift.

Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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