(HEO6) $89,383 to $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation.
Fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) opportunity available for 12 months.
The Receiving Editor/Editor is a key position for the international scientific periodical JBI Evidence Synthesis that is focused on managing and monitoring manuscript workflow for a monthly online publication. JBI Evidence Synthesis publishes research content to support healthcare practice and policy worldwide.
This role is within the dynamic Editorial Office of JBI Evidence Synthesis in JBI at The University. JBI is an international research and development agency with more than 45 staff in its headquarters in Adelaide and more than 2000 researchers located in Collaborating Entities around the world. With almost 85 Collaborating Centres and Groups, JBI is a recognised global leader in evidence-based healthcare.
The Receiving Editor will review submitted manuscripts for alignment to the scope of the journal and adherence to submission guidelines. The role will assess submissions for scientific conduct and reporting and JBI methodologies of synthesis, as well as assign manuscripts to appropriate peer reviewers and editors. The successful applicant will also liaise with international authors and external stakeholders, maintain and update journal database records, and facilitate administration of the journal Editorial Board.
To be successful you will need:
- Demonstrated knowledge of systematic reviews and evidence syntheses
- Understanding of academic journal publishing process
- Track record of peer review for scientific journals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.
Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
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Applications close 11:55pm, Thursday 29 May 2025
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Lisa Hunt
Business Development Manager
P: 083136944
E: lisa.hunt@adelaide.edu.au
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The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
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