Research Officer (Publishing), Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences USM

Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal published under Universiti Sains Malaysia Press, is now offering an N41 Research Officer (Publishing) post.

Location: Malaysian Journal of Medical Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia Press, Research Platform Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan

Job Description
- To undertake a broad range of editorial duties, which includes receipt of manuscripts to final publication of Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences in print and electronic form to an agreed
standard of quality and schedules
- To maintain the online journal management system (ScholarOne Manuscripts)
- To liase with the editorial team, authors, and reviewers
- To contribute to journals?related projects of the Universiti Sains Malaysia Press as required

Recruitment Term
Temporary (1?year contract)

Salary
- Basic: RM1871.18 per month
- Fixed civil service allowance: RM300.00 per month
- Cost of living allowance: RM300.00 per month

Qualification
- Bachelor of Science in Medical/Biomedical/Health Sciences or other related science course with a CGPA of at least 3.5
- Obtained at least an A2 or A? in English and Bahasa Malaysia for SPM or equivalent
- Obtained at least Band 5 in MUET, 7.5 in IELTS, or 100 in TOEFL iBT

Additional skills
- Able to write and edit in English and Bahasa Malaysia with speed and accuracy
- Fluent in spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia
- In?depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Internet, and XML
- Working knowledge of HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign would be an advantage
- Meticulous, able to think analytically and critically
- Competent in conducting research and solving problems
- Highly motivated with strong team spirit
- Able to work with minimal supervision

How to apply
Application can be made via email to mjms.usm@gmail.com. Kindly provide the following documents with your application:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of identification card
- Copy of degree certificate and transcript
- Copy of SPM certificate
- Copy of English exam certificate (MUET, IELTS, TOEFL, or others)

The closing date will be on 30 November 2011. Any application received after this date or incomplete application will not be considered.