Introduction

The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) directs the complete editorial lifecycle of GYSJ's peer-reviewed research journal. The EiC is responsible for synthesizing evaluations from both Peer Reviewers, formulating unified and comprehensive feedback for the author, overseeing author revision cycles, and rendering the final, definitive publication decision on all manuscripts.

Your role and responsibilities

• Synthesizes and balances critiques from both Peer Reviewers into unified, authoritative editorial decision letters • Guides authors through revision rounds, verifying that all reviewer critique points and methodological revisions have been satisfied • Renders the definitive, final editorial decision (Accept, Revise, Reject) on all research manuscripts • Manages editorial board workflows, reviewer assignments, and turnaround benchmarks via the editorial dashboard • Upholds COPE-aligned publication ethics, adjudicates authorship disputes, and maintains academic rigor across all disciplines • Directly hands off accepted, finalized manuscripts to Copy Editors for typesetting and production preparation

Minimum Requirements

• Age 16+ with 2+ years of experience in research, academic writing, science communication, or journal editing • Exceptional English writing, editing, and critical analysis skills with an authoritative yet encouraging voice • Demonstrated leadership and team coordination capabilities • Deep understanding of research ethics, plagiarism standards, citation integrity, and peer review methodologies • Published research papers, substantial essays, or extensive science communication projects • Ability to commit 5–8 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, or Section Editor experience at an academic journal or student publication • High-level accolades in research competitions (ISEF, Olympiads) or university research experience • Familiarity with editorial management software and academic publishing protocols

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Editorial synthesis, final publication adjudication, peer review management, research ethics oversight.

Job Title Editor-in-Chief – Peer Review

Job ID GYSJ-EIC-01

Location Remote

Work arrangement Remote

Area of work Editorial Board

Position Editor-in-Chief

Editor-in-Chief – Peer Review

Introduction

Your role and responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

GYSJ Recruitment Team