Scientific Editor

Elsevier; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Associate Scientific Editor, where your expertise in developmental, cell, or cancer biology will help shape the future of scientific publishing. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading journal, engaging with authors and researchers to ensure the highest quality of published content. You'll play a crucial part in the editorial process, overseeing submissions and contributing to cross-journal initiatives. If you're passionate about science communication and want to make a meaningful impact in the field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and eye care vouchers

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Maternity and paternity leave

Access to employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related field required.
• Strong communication skills and critical thinking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess submissions and oversee the editorial process.
• Edit manuscripts for scientific clarity and support strategic direction.
• Establish relationships with researchers and represent the journal.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Engagement with Scientific Community

Education

Ph.D. in Developmental Biology

Ph.D. in Cell Biology

Ph.D. in Cancer Biology

Ph.D. in Immunology

Job description

Associate Scientific Editor

Do you have experience in developmental, cell or cancer cell biology or immunology?

Do you want to be part of a thriving team of editors in a truly interdisciplinary, iconic journal and support authors across our portfolio of Life Science journals?

Location: London or Amsterdam

About Our Team

We are looking for a dynamic scientist, to join the Developmental Cell editorial team and to work with the Research Integrity and Author Experience team. This will provide a unique opportunity to work primarily with one journal but also become familiar with multiple other Cell Press family journals working across a broad range of scientific topics. As a member of the Developmental Cell team, you would help publish the best research in developmental, cell and cancer cell biology and immunology.We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and research experience in one or more of the topics published by Developmental Cell. As a joint member of our cross-journal Research Integrity and Author Experience team, you will be supporting editors and authors to optimize overall publishing success and work on cross-journal projects and initiatives for Cell Press.

About the Role

Cell Press is an international organization with primary offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; London; Amsterdam; and Beijing. This is a full-time editorial position, and we have a preference for candidates located near our Amsterdam or London offices. Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role

Responsibilities

• Assessing submissions and overseeing the peer review and editorial process

• Recruiting exciting research studies and commissioning, and manage a pipeline of high-quality reviews and editorial content

• Editing manuscripts for scientific message

• Supporting strategic direction of Developmental Cell

• Establishing relationships with researchers and representing Developmental Cell and Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions

• Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication

• Establishing relationships with diverse editorial teams

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in any area related to developmental, cell or cancer cell biology or immunology

• Ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues

• Strong communication skills

• Interest in engaging with the scientific community

• Talent for distilling complex concepts and communicating them

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits specific to the UK region that we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

• Wellbeing programs

• Life assurance

• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

• Long service awards

• Save As You Earn share option scheme

• Travel Season ticket loan

• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

• Access to extensive learning and development resources

• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

About Us

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.

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