Peer Review Coordinator

Contract Full-Time (12 months)| Remote (Canada)

As Canada’s largest independent, not-for-profit publisher of scientific journals, we are dedicated to mobilizing research that drives discovery and innovation.

With roots dating back to 1929, CSP publishes 25international journals across the natural and physical sciences and engineering, including6open accessjournals that are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary. We champion open science, equity, diversity, and sustainability. Through strong partnerships and a commitment to ex cellence, we empower the scientific community to share knowledge that shapes a better future.

We’re proud of our remote-first workplace, which provides employees with sought-after perks like flexible work schedules, generous paid time off, employer-sponsored health benefits, and much more – in addition to working with a team of bright, highly engaged people who are deeply committed to CSP’s mission and values, and to each other.

CSP is seeking a Peer Review Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract(with possible extension) to provide backfill support during temporary leave.

Reporting to the Peer Review Manager, this role has no direct reports andis responsible forthe day-to-day coordination of the peer review process for one or more journals, frominitialsubmission through export to production.

The Peer Review Coordinator supports authors, reviewers, editors, and colleagues in navigating the peer review platform and processes, helping to ensure a positive author experience while upholding CSP’shigh standardsforrigor, quality, and timeliness in peer review.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing the peer review process for one or more journals
• Screening manuscripts for scope and adherence to ethical, submission, and production standards
• Assigning and completing peer review tasks, includingpickingand inviting reviewers
• Ensuringaccepted manuscripts are complete andreadyfor publication
• Interacting daily with researchers to help them navigate peer review and fulfill their roles in the process
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Developing andmaintaininggood working relationships with authors, reviewers, and editors
• Working with colleagues to develop resources for researchers, provide editor onboarding and training, and coordinate editorial board activities
• Ensuring a positive experience for authors that delivers on CSP’s ambitious standards forrigorand timeliness in peer review
• Safeguarding ethical best practice in peer review
• Handling appeals and complaints according to established processes
• Actively encouraging transfer of rejected articles that would be suitable for another CSP journal
• Monitoring turnaround times, thentaking action to achievefaster timescommensuratewith maintenance of standards
• Supporting colleagues with journal backup as needed
• Working to continuously improve peer review and journal development
• Developing andmaintainingstrong collaborative working relationships with CSP colleagues
• Actively contributing to journal development by providing regular feedback on journal performance to colleagues in the Editorial group andparticipatingin journal development meetings
• Making recommendations to improve peer review processes and practices

• An Honours bachelor's degree in science or engineering, or a bachelor's degree combined with significant experience in scholarly publishing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with scientific research and/or scholarly publishing environments, with experience in an editorial or publishing setting, is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of editorial workflows and peer review processes, or subject-matter familiarity relevant to the journal’s discipline.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with developments in your field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• A creative and analytical mindset, with a focus on improving processes and enhancing the author and stakeholder experience.
• Proven ability to build positive working…