Scientific Reviewer
About The Position
Computercraft is seeking a Scientific Reviewer to support the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. NLM is the world’s largest biomedical and health research library and maintains a preeminent collection of biomedical literature and information resources. NLM maintains PubMed, which includes MEDLINE and PubMed Central (PMC), to make biomedical and life sciences literature accessible. The Scientific Reviewer will work full-time evaluating the scientific and editorial quality of scholarly articles as part of the literature database support team. This is a hybrid position requiring at least three days per week on site.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical science.
- Three years of experience conducting biomedical research, including designing research studies and analyzing data.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with scholarly publishing, such as serving on an editorial board, peer reviewing manuscripts for scholarly journals, or publishing research as a first author.
Responsibilities
- Review scholarly articles to assess the scientific and editorial quality of applicant journals, document findings, and develop recommendations regarding suitability for inclusion in MEDLINE or PMC.
- Prepare written feedback for journal applicants explaining concerns and identifying areas for improvement.
- Triage journal applications, verify completeness and basic journal information, and correspond with applicants to obtain clarification or missing information.
- Review comments and evaluations prepared by other staff or consultants for factual accuracy, relevance, and supporting evidence.
- Contribute to the development and revision of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for journal evaluation.
- Provide subject matter expertise on NLM journal selection policies in meetings with external stakeholders.
- Provide subject matter expertise on current biomedical research practices and best practices in scholarly publishing.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with matching
- Paid leave starting at 128 hours per year for the first three years of employment
- 11 paid holidays
- Standard 40-hour work week and the opportunity for a positive work–life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
