(Associate) Scientific Editor, Cell Host and Microbe

Elsevier; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Benefits

Family Care leave

Long-Service Award

Job summary

Elsevier's Cell Host and Microbe editorial team seeks a PhD holder to assess papers, recruit referees, and commission content, guiding journal strategy while engaging researchers worldwide.

The role involves writing and editing for the journal homepage and social media, traveling to conferences, and collaborating across Cell Press to advance science and research. This is a full-time editorial position with country-specific benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Broad scientific interests and strong editorial skills.
• Ability to think critically across diverse topics.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Collaborative and adaptable working style.
• Effective time management.
• Interest in editorial-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess submitted research papers.
• Select and collaborate with referees.
• Engage authors throughout the review process.
• Commission and edit Review and Perspective articles.
• Develop and support journal strategy.
• Build relationships across Cell Press and beyond.
• Travel to conferences and research institutions.
• Contribute to Cell Press growth and innovation projects.

Skills

Editorial skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Networking skills

Education

PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline

Job description

Are You a PhD holder? Would you like to use your PhD and experience as an author to support researchers in scholarly publication?

About the Team

We are looking for a dynamic scientist to join the Cell Press Life and Medical Science portfolio, initially working with the editorial team of Cell Host and Microbe. Cell Host and Microbe is a leading microbiology journal within Cell Press, focusing on the integrated study of microbes (pathogenic, non‑pathogenic, and commensal) in conjunction and communication with each other and their hosts or environments.

About The Role

As a member of the Cell Host & Microbe editorial team, you will be responsible for a broad range of contributions, including assessing submitted research papers; selecting and collaborating with accomplished referees; recruiting exciting studies; identifying timely, emerging topics to commission for review articles; writing and editing content for the journal homepage and social media outlets; and engaging authors throughout the review process. You will play an active role in the development and implementation of journal strategy. The job also entails traveling to scientific conferences and research institutions where you will directly interact with the scientific community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• assessing submitted research papers
• selecting and collaborating with referees
• engaging authors throughout the review process and providing outstanding author service
• commissioning and editing Review and Perspective articles, as well as other front matter
• developing and supporting journal strategy and Cell Press editorial strategy
• building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
• establishing relationships with researchers through outreach
• recruiting and commissioning content
• traveling to scientific conferences and research institutions
• contributing to Cell Press growth and innovation projects

REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
• broad scientific interests, strong editorial skills, and ability to adapt them to new topic areas
• an ability to think critically across a wide range of scientific areas
• strong communication skills
• the ability to successfully work independently and in a diverse global team
• excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• a collaborative and adaptable working style with flexibility in workflow organization
• effective time management
• an interest in working on editorial-related projects

This is a full-time editorial position affiliated to one of the Elsevier Offices located in China. Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.
• Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.
• Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.
• Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.
• Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.
• Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.
• Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday
• Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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