Scientific Editor

RELX INC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

RELX INC is looking for a Scientific Editor to join the Device journal team in Greater London. The role involves evaluating editorial submissions, developing the journal, and coordinating special issues. Ideal candidates will have a PhD relevant to the journal's scope and strong communication skills.

Other responsibilities include attending conferences, fostering networking within research communities, and collaborating with editorial teams across Cell Press. This position is a unique opportunity for those passionate about technology and engineering research.

Qualifications

• PhD in semiconductors, neuromorphic computing, 2D materials, or electronics engineering.
• Preferred prior editorial experience; exceptional early-career candidates considered.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with researchers globally.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate editorial submissions for scientific quality.
• Develop a cohesive and impactful journal.
• Coordinate special issues with the editorial team.
• Expand networks to attract influential submissions.
• Identify manuscripts for transfer or commissioning.
• Attend conferences to promote Device.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams.
• Build relationships with other editorial teams.

Skills

Editorial experience

Strong communication skills

Conceptual and critical thinking

Research networking

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Scientific Editor, Device

Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles such as Cell, Joule, and Chem, and a growing portfolio of discipline-leading journals spanning the life, physical, and applied sciences. We bring editorial excellence, a commitment to innovation, unparalleled reach and visibility, and a passion for scientific advocacy to all areas of exploration.

About the Role

Device is a young and rapidly growing journal at the forefront of technology and engineering research, publishing work that applies creative and rigorous science to real-world challenges across electronics, energy, sensing, robotics, and beyond. We are seeking a Scientific Editor to join the Device team and contribute to its continued development as a leading venue for applied science.

Working closely with and reporting to the Editor in Chief of Device, the new editor will help shape the scientific direction of the journal, expand its community, and represent the fields Device serves across the broader Cell Press portfolio. In addition to handling editorial responsibilities for Device, this editor will play an active role in identifying and routing high-quality technology and engineering manuscripts to other Cell Press journals, serving as an advocate for these disciplines throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure the scientific quality and broader significance of published work.
• Developing a cohesive, impactful, and forward-looking journal that reflects the creative application of technology across Device's scope.
• Coordinating at least one special issue per year in collaboration with the editorial team.
• Drawing on and expanding a network of leading researchers to attract influential submissions to Device and the wider Cell Press portfolio.
• Identifying outstanding technology and engineering manuscripts suitable for transfer or commissioning across Cell Press journals, and acting as an ambassador for these fields throughout the organization.
• Traveling to relevant conferences and research institutes to build community, identify emerging science, and promote Device.
• Collaborating with colleagues across sales, marketing, and production to support the journal's growth targets and strategic objectives.
• Fostering productive relationships with other editorial teams across the Cell Press portfolio.

Requirements

• A PhD in a field relevant to Device's scope; backgrounds in semiconductors, neuromorphic computing, 2D materials, or electronics engineering are of particular interest, though outstanding candidates from across the journal's coverage areas, including robotics, energy devices, and sensing, are encouraged to apply.
• Prior editorial experience is preferred; exceptional early-career candidates with a strong research background will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and critically across a broad range of scientific and technical topics.
• Strong existing networks within the technology and engineering research communities, with the ability to engage effectively with researchers at all career stages and across international boundaries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Candidates will be considered from all regions; priority will be given to those based in Korea, Japan, or the EU.

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