Careers at IJRGP
Join a publisher that builds rigorous, ethical, and discoverable scholarship. Contribute to publishing excellence and help journals earn the global indexing they deserve.
Why work with IJRGP
IJRGP is a growing international open-access publisher committed to editorial integrity, technical readiness and long-term preservation. Our teams are small, mission-driven and collaborative. Whether you are an established scholar, an early-career professional, or a dedicated volunteer, working with IJRGP gives you the opportunity to shape high-quality journals, support peer review, and help authors prepare work that meets international indexing standards (DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science).
Open Positions
How we list roles: Roles may be remote, part-time, contract, or full-time depending on the need. Each listing below gives core responsibilities, required qualifications and how to apply. If you don’t see a perfect match, use Apply / Upload CV to register general interest.
Editor
Role summary: Lead editorial strategy for a journal title; oversee peer review and editorial decisions; ensure compliance with IJRGP publisher-level policies.
Key responsibilities
- Set editorial direction and standards for the journal.
- Make final editorial decisions based on peer review and editorial advice.
- Recruit and manage the Editorial Board and reviewers.
- Oversee special issues and calls for papers.
- Ensure adherence to ethics, indexing and archiving requirements.
Required qualifications
- PhD or equivalent scholarly record in relevant discipline.
- Prior editorial experience (EIC, associate editor, guest editor) preferred.
- Strong publication record and international network.
Desirable
- Experience with indexing applications (DOAJ, Scopus, Web of Science) or Crossref metadata workflows.
Reviewer
Role summary: Provide timely, constructive, and evidence-based peer reviews.
Key responsibilities
- Review assigned manuscripts objectively and confidentially.
- Declare conflicts of interest and adhere to reviewer guidelines.
- Provide clear recommendations and actionable comments for authors.
Required qualifications
- Published researcher or experienced practitioner in relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate methods, data and reporting.
Advisor
Role summary: Provide high-level guidance on scope, indexing strategy, metadata workflows, or technical publishing systems.
Key responsibilities
- Advise on Scopus/Web of Science/DOAJ application readiness.
- Review metadata and DOI/ Crossref deposit procedures.
- Suggest improvements on preservation and XML/HTML workflows.
Required qualifications
Demonstrable experience with indexing or publishing technology; prior advisory roles desirable.
National Co-ordinator
Role summary: Act as the regional point of contact for author outreach, editorial recruitment and liaison with institutions.
Key responsibilities
- Promote the journal(s) within the country/region.
- Help identify reviewers and editorial board members locally.
- Assist authors with submission queries and workshop coordination.
Required qualifications
Strong local academic network; prior editorial or administrative experience preferred.
Editorial Assistant
Role summary: Support editorial operations, handle manuscript triage, coordinate peer review invitations and manage production workflows.
Key responsibilities
- Perform initial technical checks on submissions.
- Coordinate reviewer invitations and follow-ups.
- Liaise with authors during revision and proof stages.
- Maintain manuscript records, metadata, and basic copy-editing support.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably in a relevant field); experience with manuscript systems (OJS, ScholarOne, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Acquisition Executive
Role summary: Identify and recruit high-quality content, special issue proposals and partnerships.
Key responsibilities
- Source special issue proposals and guest editors.
- Negotiate content partnerships and sponsorships consistent with ethics policies.
- Track topical trends and propose targeted calls for papers.
Required qualifications
- Proven track record in content acquisition, publishing or academic outreach.
Other
Includes: production editor, copy-editor, XML/HTML specialist, marketing & communications, SEO specialist, metadata specialist.
Expect an acknowledgement within 3 business days. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (video or email) within 2–3 weeks, depending on role urgency.
Selection process & fairness
- All applications are treated fairly and without discrimination. IJRGP is an equal-opportunity publisher. Selection is merit-based and may include interviews, short practical tasks (e.g., sample review or editorial checklist), and reference checks.
- We verify identities and institutional affiliations for editorial roles to maintain credibility for indexing and editorial integrity.
Contact for Careers & Recruitment
For recruitment enquiries, institutional partnership for internships, or to discuss bespoke editorial consultancy roles, email: careers@ijrgp.com or contact@ijrgp.com (subject: Careers query).
Join IJRGP to help shape trustworthy, discoverable scholarship. We welcome principled people who value excellence, transparency and the public good of research.