Job description:
Enago is expanding its global network of expert peer reviewers as part of its commitment to academic excellence and collaboration with leading international publishers.
We are seeking experienced Peer Reviewers to support post-submission peer review for top-tier journals managed by our publisher partners. This is a paid, remote opportunity offering flexibility around your availability while allowing you to contribute meaningfully to the scholarly publishing ecosystem.
If you have a strong research profile with a solid publication record and prior reviewing experience, we invite you to join our growing reviewer community.
Job Responsibilities
• Assess Novelty: Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.
• Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Assess whether the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to ensure that the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
• Literature Review: Check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research in the field.
• Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluates whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately, and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.
• Providing Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
• Recommending Publication: Based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.
Experts should have:
• Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in one of the subject areas listed below.
• At least 8 publications in the last ten years in your subject area.
• Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
• Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.
Benefits of this Role:
• Flexibility. You can telecommute from anywhere. You will also have the flexibility to keep your own work hours as long as you meet the deadlines.
• You will have unlimited access to exclusive interviews with industry experts (through Enago Academy), articles on the latest industry trends, and publication and writing tips on our internal discussion platform.
• You are at liberty to take up work outside Enago.
• You will be exposed to research carried out worldwide and will get an insider’s view of the burgeoning, multi-million-dollar publishing industry.