PHD Peer Review – Surgery

Role overview

This is a stable, long-term part-time opportunity that can be performed remotely. Candidates should carefully review the requirements before applying and complete the form with accurate details.

What the role requires

• A PhD or an equivalent advanced doctorate in the relevant subject area.
• At least 5 publications in SCI or SSCI journals during the last 3 years.
• A solid grasp of research methods and ethical standards in the discipline.
• Strong analytical judgment and critical reasoning abilities.
• Clear written communication with the ability to give precise, helpful, and constructive comments.
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage time effectively.
• A professional approach to confidentiality and impartiality.
• Previous experience reviewing papers for academic journals is preferred.
• Comfort using online manuscript submission and peer-review platforms.

Key review duties

• Judge whether a manuscript contributes original ideas, findings, or insights to the field.
• Review whether the study design and methods are suitable, thorough, and described well enough to be replicated.
• Check that the paper includes relevant and current literature from the field.
• Assess whether the findings and conclusions are clearly presented, evidence-based, and meaningful to the discipline.
• Offer practical suggestions for improvement and identify any gaps, weaknesses, or ethical issues.
• Provide a recommendation for publication; the final decision remains with the journal editor, who may accept, request revisions, or reject the paper.

Additional information

This position is intended for candidates who can work remotely on a part-time basis over the long term. Accuracy in the application form is important.