Scientific Editor - Digital Health

Morgan Healey

United Kingdom

Full-Time

Immediately

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Job Description

Location: UK/Europe, Remote

Salary: £50,000 Basic

Our client, a leading Open Access publisher, requires a new Scientific Editor in digital health research / medical informatics.

As a Scientific Editor, you will play a key role in upholding the quality, integrity, and impact of research published across their journals. This position combines scientific expertise with editorial judgment to enhance the author experience and support ethical, open-access publishing.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply subject matter expertise to critically assess manuscripts for scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and overall quality and impact
Provide clear, professional, and constructive feedback to authors and reviewers throughout the peer review process
Work closely with journal editors and staff to support the publication of high-quality, open-access scientific research
Make informed editorial decisions in a timely and efficient manner
Champion robust, ethical, and transparent peer review practices
Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of editorial board members
Uphold the highest standards of publication ethics and scientific integrity
Occasionally contribute editorial content, such as commentaries or opinion pieces, to support knowledge translation

Note: This role does not primarily involve copyediting or scientific/medical writing.

Qualifications/Education:

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in medical informatics, digital health, or a related field (e.g., public health, health services research)
Candidates with an MSc or other relevant master’s degree and strong applicable experience will also be considered

Skills & Experience:

Demonstrated expertise as a researcher or academic clinician in medical informatics, digital health, or adjacent disciplines
Solid understanding of biomedical statistics and health research methodologies involving human subjects
Familiarity with quantitative methods (e.g., RCTs, cohort studies) and/or qualitative research approaches
Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
Experience conducting high-quality peer reviews; prior editorial experience is a strong asset
Awareness of current trends in scholarly publishing, including preprints, reporting standards, and ethical guidelines

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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