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Crimson Education

Academic Advisor

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$640/day

... peer-reviewed publication or conference presentation * Past ISEF winners and judges who coach ... S. The role is currently fully remote but may require occasional in-person meetings and events in ...

Crimson Education

Academic Advisor

CA · On-site +1

$640/day

... peer-reviewed publication or conference presentation * Past ISEF winners and judges who coach ... S. The role is currently fully remote but may require occasional in-person meetings and events in ...

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How much do remote academic peer reviewer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote academic peer reviewer in the United States is $19.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Academic Peer Reviewer vs Remote Journal Editor?

AspectRemote Academic Peer ReviewerRemote Journal Editor
Required CredentialsAcademic degrees, subject expertiseAcademic degrees, editorial experience
Work EnvironmentIndependent review, online platformsCoordination, decision-making, online management
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, publishersAcademic journals, publishing houses
Common Search & ComparisonPeer review process, academic review rolesEditorial responsibilities, journal management

The main difference is that a Remote Academic Peer Reviewer primarily evaluates submissions for quality and validity, working independently, while a Remote Journal Editor manages the review process, makes publication decisions, and oversees the journal's content. Both roles require academic credentials and are integral to scholarly publishing, but they differ in responsibilities and level of involvement in the editorial process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Academic Peer Reviewer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Academic Peer Reviewer, you need expertise in the relevant academic field, strong analytical abilities, and advanced degrees—often a PhD or equivalent scholarly experience. Familiarity with academic publishing platforms, reference management software, and peer review systems is typically required. Excellent written communication, objectivity, and time management are crucial soft skills for delivering constructive, unbiased feedback on tight deadlines. These competencies ensure the integrity, quality, and credibility of scholarly publications in a remote work environment.

What are Remote Academic Peer Reviewers?

Remote Academic Peer Reviewers are professionals who evaluate scholarly articles, research papers, or academic manuscripts for quality, accuracy, and relevance before publication, all while working from a remote location. They provide feedback to authors and editors, ensuring that the work meets the standards of the academic community and the specific journal or publisher. Their feedback helps maintain the integrity of research and advances knowledge within their field. Remote peer reviewers typically have expertise in the subject area of the manuscript and can perform their duties from anywhere with an internet connection.

What are some common challenges faced by remote academic peer reviewers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Remote academic peer reviewers often encounter challenges such as balancing multiple deadlines, managing time zones when collaborating with editorial teams, and ensuring impartiality while reviewing unfamiliar topics. To manage these effectively, reviewers should establish a dedicated workspace, use digital tools for organizing tasks, and communicate proactively with editors about workload or deadlines. Engaging in regular professional development also helps reviewers stay updated on best practices and ethical standards.
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Infographic showing various Remote Academic Peer Reviewer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 13% Full Time, 76% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,392 per year, or $19.9 per hour.
Associate Peer Review Operations Specialist

Associate Peer Review Operations Specialist

Public Library of Science

Remote

$55K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

*This position is fully remote/home based. Applications will be accepted from candidates based in the following US states: FL, IL, MA, MD, NY, PA, TX, VA.
In the US, this is a union represented position as part of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of the NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America.
Role Summary
The Associate Peer Review Operations Specialist/Peer Review Operations Specialist, is a confident and highly organized self-starter, motivated by a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork and collaboration across team with accountability to meet competing deadlines in a dynamic environment. Reporting to the Peer Review Operations Managers and will work as part of the Peer Review Operations team to maintain efficient peer review workflows, ensure high vendor performance standards, and uphold excellent contributor experience for authors, editors, and reviewers. This role will enforce turnaround time benchmarks for all peer review milestones to protect process integrity and ensure timeliness and quality of publication. This role will maintain high standards of professional conduct in the workplace and enjoy working with international colleagues from a range of cultures and settings. This role will seek out opportunities for continuous quality improvement in department activities and be an effective champion of the PLOS vision, mission, and brand.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • No direct reports.
Responsibilities
Submission Management 40%
  • Ensure the timely, efficient peer review of all submissions
  • Ensure that queries or concerns escalated by vendors, Customer Care or other PLOS colleagues are addressed and resolved professionally and within required timelines, or escalated appropriately
  • Identify and remove barriers to submission, working collaboratively with colleagues across PLOS as required
  • Proactively identify workflow inefficiencies, variations or backlogs to diagnose persistent issues
  • Ensure that manuscripts meet requirements and follow current policies and procedures

Workflows 30%
  • Troubleshoot persistent manuscript, workflow or system issues, providing expertise and advice, and exercising judgement to resolve the issue or escalate to the Peer Review Operations Manager or other colleagues as appropriate
  • Proactively raise data-driven recommendations for continuous journal operations and workflow improvements to the Peer Review Operations Manager
  • Ensure standard journal workflows are maintained as established, implementing and adopting process updates when approved by the Peer Review Operations Manager

Projects 25%
  • Contribute to workflow project and initiate proposals as requested, and undertake operations projects and initiatives as directed by the Peer Review Operations Manager
  • Serve as daily liaison with vendor representatives, monitoring quality and timeliness performance against target thresholds and KPIs

Other 5%
  • Contribute to other operational research outputs related to PLOS's mission where required, so that our journal workflows are optimized to encourage scientific openness and transparency
Knowledge and Skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in solving problems
  • Growth mindset with a collaborative, team player mentality
  • An ability to maintain a positive and professional customer service attitude
  • Able to work constructively with vendors, authors, editors, customers, and colleagues from a range of international settings
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word, file types and file conversions
  • Able to work under tight deadlines while achieving a high standard of quality and accuracy
  • Able to set priorities and work independently
  • Upholds high standards of professionalism in the workplace
  • Embraces change with a positive attitude
  • An interest in science and in advancing scientific knowledge
Qualifications
  • A university degree or equivalent, scientific discipline is a plus.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
  • Prolonged periods stationary at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Some national and international travel may be required.
  • Some flexibility to work across time zones.

The base salary range we've established for these positions is (US): $55,000-$60,000. PLOS also offers a comprehenseive benefits package sumarized below.
BENEFITS:
US:
  • 401k with employer match
  • Employee sponsored health, dental and vision insurance (Dental and Vision 100% employer paid)
  • Paid Vacation, 11 public holidays and sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Birthday and three winter holidays days off
  • Short term and long term disability insurance
  • 2 days paid time off for volunteering per year
  • Fully remote work environment with stipend on joining for home office

About PLOS
Building on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, PLOS continues to be a catalyst in open science, reimagining models to meet open science principles, removing barriers and promoting inclusion in knowledge creation and sharing, and publishing research outputs that enable everyone to learn from, reuse and build upon scientific knowledge.
Our work is supported by a highly skilled global in-house team, partnerships with local scholarly organizations, and the valued contributions of a diverse, international community of scientific researchers.
We're committed to equal opportunity
We're working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out.
Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all.
Visit plos.org/careers to learn more.
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