Peer Review Editor

As a rapidly growing company, with offices in the USA, UK, Australia, and India servicing clients in over 60 countries, we are seeking talented and ambitious individuals to join our company.\n\nThe Role\n\nJoVE is seeking an experienced Peer Review Editor to coordinate our peer review process from submission to editorial decision. You will manage reviewers, oversee review quality and timelines, and ensure that manuscripts meet JoVE’s scientific rigor, ethics, and reporting standards, delivering a clear, timely, and positive experience for authors and reviewers alike.\n\nResponsibilities:-\n\nManage end-to-end peer review for assigned submissions (reviewer selection/invitations, review monitoring, decision preparation, and revision management).\nBuild, vet, and maintain a high-quality reviewer pool; track expertise coverage; build network with top reviewers for rapid, fair evaluations.\nMonitor timelines and throughput (e.g., time to first decision, reviewer acceptance/turnaround); proactively unblock delays and optimize workflow.\nCollaborate with JoVE Editorial and Production teams to deliver a smooth author journey from submission through publication.\nIdentify and implement process improvements (templates, automation, dashboards) to reduce cycle times and improve review quality.\nMaintain accurate records in the manuscript system (e.g., Editorial Manager, Monday.com): reviewer activity, decisions, correspondence, and policy exceptions.\n\nRequirements:-\n\nA Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences or a related field (advanced degree a plus).\n5+ years in scholarly publishing with hands-on peer review experience.\nWorking knowledge of peer review models (single-blind, double-blind, open), open access workflows, and emerging trends in scholarly communication.\nProficiency with manuscript systems and workflow tools (Editorial Manager strongly preferred; comfort with automation/AI-assisted tools for efficiency).\nExceptional written communication and editorial judgment; able to synthesize complex feedback into clear, actionable decisions.\nStrong organization and project management skills; thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\n\nWhy Join JoVE?\n\nA competitive compensation package.\nYou will make a direct impact in accelerating science research and in improving student learning in science education.\nOpportunity to work with global teams and in an environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.\nOur strong promotion from within culture draws a clear path to advance your career with us.