Assistant Editor

Key Responsibilities

• Screen new manuscript submissions for scope, scientific quality, originality, and research integrity
• Make initial editorial decisions and provide clear, constructive decision rationales in line with journal policies
• Identify and escalate potential ethical or integrity concerns using established procedures
• Select, invite, and manage peer reviewers to ensure timely and high‑quality reviews
• Evaluate reviewer reports and make editorial decisions (accept, reject, revise, or refer)
• Assess revised manuscripts and author responses to determine next steps
• Recommend suitable alternative journals within the portfolio when appropriate
• Commission articles, special issues, and invited content aligned with the journal's strategy
• Engage subject‑matter experts to contribute reviews, commentaries, and other commissioned content
• Track and manage invited content pipelines and contributor communications
• Analyze editorial performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with senior editors and editorial teams to share knowledge and best practices
• Participate in training and development to build proficiency in editorial systems and workflows

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline
• Postdoctoral research experience preferred
• Subject‑matter expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• AI, ML & Intelligent Systems/ Computer Vision & Image Analysis/ Healthcare & Biomedical AI/ Robotics & Autonomous Systems.
• IoT, Sensors & Edge Computing, Smart Cities, and Blockchain/ Data Mining, Optimization & Decision Support/ Recommender Systems, social media & Human Behaviour/ Industry 4.0, Manufacturing & Devices. Experience with scholarly publishing or peer review as an author, reviewer, or editor
• International research experience outside the candidate’s home country is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with global stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in science communication and continuous learning
• We’re always interested in hearing from talented individuals for Assistant Editor opportunities. This posting allows us to connect with potential candidates, and we’ll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.

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