Freelance Peer Reviewer - Vaccine development
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We are currently looking for researchers, retired researchers, and former researchers who can perform peer reviews for journals and publishers.
Note: You should be able to disclose your full name and affiliations with the publishers.
Qualifications
- Doctorate (PhD/MD) or equivalent advanced degree in the subject area.
- At least two publications in the last two years in your field.
- Thorough understanding of research methodologies and ethical principles within the relevant discipline.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to provide transparent, concise, and constructive feedback.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and objectivity.
- Prior experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with online manuscript submission and review systems.
Responsibilities
- Assess Novelty: Assess whether the manuscript is original and adds new knowledge or insights to the field of study.
- Evaluate Study Design and Methodology: Assess whether the study design and methods are appropriate, comprehensive, and clearly described to ensure that the research can be accurately reproduced in the future.
- Literature Review: Check whether the manuscript thoroughly incorporates and cites relevant, up-to-date research in the field.
- Analyse Results and Conclusions: Evaluate whether the results are presented clearly and appropriately, and whether the conclusions are supported by the data and significant to the field.
- Providing Constructive Feedback: Provide constructive feedback, suggesting improvements or highlighting any flaws, omissions, or ethical concerns.
- Recommend Publication: Based on your evaluation, the journal editor will decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Health Care Provider, Research, and Writing/Editing
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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