Intern, Journal Peer Review

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Role Description:

Assist ASTM journals peer review management by learning ASTM peer review processes and developing a database of reviewers for each journal.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn research journal peer review principles and procedures.
• Learn how an online journal submission system works.
• Learn how to develop a database of reviewers.

General Responsibilities:

• Monitor peer review activities for each ASTM journal.
• Assist Publishing Manager in drafting weekly peer review reports on each ASTM journal.
• Develop and draft other peer review reports, as needed.
• Research and develop a database of peer reviewers for each ASTM journal.

Education:

Must be enrolled in a related Bachelor's degree program as a rising Junior or Senior at an accredited College or University.

Key Requirements & Competencies:

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn online software systems
• Familiarity with research publishing and peer review processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong desire to learn

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent and close visual work at desk or computer.
• Frequent sitting and working at desk.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with team and other stakeholders by phone or video conferencing.

Time Requirements & Compensation:

• Remote
• 35 hours per week, June through August.
• Compensation: $18.00/Hour

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities. Interns may be requested by management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those representative activities noted in this job description.

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