Deputy Editor, Cell Reports

Elsevier Inc.; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Editor for Cell Reports. The role involves supporting the Editor-in-Chief, managing a team of editors, and contributing to journal strategy. Ideal candidates should possess a Ph.D. in biology, extensive editorial experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers health benefits, retirement plans, and other perks, including the chance for an annual incentive bonus.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Wellness platform

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of editorial experience.
• Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus.
• Able to evaluate a wide range of scientific topics.

Responsibilities

• Support the Editor-in-Chief and manage scientific editors.
• Contribute to journal strategy and development.
• Oversee peer review and editorial decisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team management

Collaboration skills

Science communication

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field of biology

Job description

We are looking for a Deputy Editor to help shape the future of Cell Reports. You will support the Editor-in-Chief, manage a team of editors, and contribute to journal strategy. You will also engage with the scientific community, oversee peer review, and help develop editorial content. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in any area related to the topics that Cell Reports covers. Candidates should have extensive editorial experience, strong communication skills, with an interest in managing a team, engaging with the scientific community, and the ability to work well in diverse team settings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Editor-in-Chief and managing scientific editors
• Contributing to journal strategy and development
• Overseeing peer review and editorial decisions
• Commissioning and editing Reviews and Perspectives
• Building relationships with researchers and institutions
• Representing the journal at conferences and events
• Improving editorial workflows and author experience

Qualifications

• Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of biology.
• Have at least 5 years of editorial experience.
• Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus.
• Display exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Able to evaluate a wide range of scientific topics.
• Have an interest in science communication and publishing trends.
• Are comfortable working independently and in diverse teams.
• Can travel for conferences and business-based needs internationally and domestically.

About Cell Reports

Cell Reports is a leading open-access journal from Cell Press. We publish cutting edge and impactful work across all of biology.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi‑carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time‑off Programs
• Short‑and‑Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with a charity of choice.

This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.