Editorial Coordinator for Open Research Europe (RCS-SIS-OS-2025-275-LD)

Introduction:

We are seeking an experienced Editorial Coordinator with a strong scientific background to work on the Open Research Europe (ORE) platform, soon to be hosted at CERN. As part of a growing team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing editorial policies and processes while coordinating with scientific advisory boards, outsourced editorial partners, and production teams, applying excellent scientific judgment to evaluate research quality.

Functions:

Editorial Policy Implementation:

• Implement editorial procedures for ORE following policies developed in coordination with ORE governance and Scientific Advisory Board.
• Ensure consistent application of editorial standards across all submissions.
• Suggest adaptation of policies as needed based on operational feedback and evolving best practices.

Workflow Coordination & Oversight:

• Oversee editorial workflows with external partners, from pre-publication checks through peer review.
• Collaborate closely with the Production team to ensure seamless manuscript processing.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to publication ethics and research integrity standards.
• Monitor editorial quality delivered by external partners.
• Implement quality control measures throughout the editorial process.
• Address complex editorial cases requiring expert scientific judgment.