As a Desk Editor you are the first touchpoint of a newly submitted manuscript (or abstract).

The main role of a Desk Editor is therefore to conduct initial checks to:

- Determine if the manuscript complies with the Editorial Policies and the Aims and Scope of the

specific journal they have submitted under.

- If there is a more suitable journal based on the study criteria and topic, to offer this to the author
- Assess clinical trial papers for adherence to clinical trial guidelines and registration.
- Check whether the study has received the appropriate approval for human and/or animal ethics.
- Assess the paper for English language, related to the understanding of scientific ideas, so that the

best version of the manuscript is sent through to peer review.

- Check the quality of the paper by investigating papers for salami-slicing or redundancy.
- Role & responsibilities

Desired Skills
- Excellent English communication skills for effective interaction with all stakeholders.




- Prior experience in scientific publishing as an Editorial Assistant in any of the Peer review services

(JEO/RSE/RI/Desk transfer editor)
- Publication history of their own would be an added advantage
- A good understanding of publishing workflow/scientific concepts
- A good understanding of best practices in medical research, publication ethics, research integrity

and Clinical trials
- Ability to address complex challenges and identify opportunities for customer support

improvement.
- Robust teamwork abilities for both independent and collaborative work environments.
- Proven capability to manage tasks independently, from coordination to execution and supervision.

Work Location - Chennai Interested candidates please share your updated cv at [email protected]

📌 Desktop Editor- ASME (Chennai)
🏢 Macmillan Publishers India
📍 Chennai