Scientific Editor

Elsevier; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company is seeking a Scientific Editor to join their team at iScience. This full-time role involves recruiting exciting research papers, overseeing peer review processes, and fostering relationships with researchers. The successful candidate must hold a PhD or post-doctoral experience in a relevant field and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health care plans and benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive pension and retirement plans

Qualifications

• PhD or post-doctoral degree required with expertise in genetics, genomics, or molecular biology.
• Ideally, previous editorial experience is preferred.
• Ability to engage with diverse scientific issues.

Responsibilities

• Recruit exciting research papers and oversee the submission process.
• Manage the peer review process effectively.
• Collaborate with editorial board members and scientists.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Ability to organize and prioritize

Creativity and willingness to experiment

Education

PhD or post-doctoral research in Life or Health sciences

Job description

Scientific Editor, iScience

Would you like to start your career in scientific journals publishing?

Do you want to use your passion for science to help publish exciting research?

About the role

We are looking to expand the team of scientific editors working at iScience (https://www.cell.com/iscience), an exciting broad scope open access journal in Cell press, publishing in the life , health, physical and social sciences.

We are seeking to add a dynamic and enthusiastic Scientific Editor, who shares our passion for helping scientists publish their work in a straightforward and timely way.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting exciting research papers for submission to iScience and fostering communities of interest ;
• Assess submitted research papers ;
• Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions ;
• Establish relationships with researchers;
• Recruit exciting research papers and reviews for submission to iScience;
• Represent the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visits to research institutions;
• Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors;
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond .

This is a full-time in-house editorial position based in the Netherlands or UK London.

Requirements

• PhD or post-doctoral research in Life or Health science s with strong expertise in genetics, genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics /computational genomics or a closely related field. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in various sequencing technologies and their application to biomedical field;
• Previous editorial experience is desirable for this role;
• Applicants with a professional background such as running a research group or working in industry are also encouraged to apply;
• Broad scientific interests, a desire to learn, and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues. As a scientific editor, you will need to develop an understanding of the diverse areas covered by the journal, as well as be open to exciting emerging topics;
• Great interpersonal skills. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job;
• Strong ability to communicate clearly;
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus;
• Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve;
• The ability to work well in a diverse team is crucial for the position.

What we offer

iScience offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment that encourages innovation. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

To apply, please include your resume plus a cover letter describing why you are interested in this role. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 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 for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits

• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

• Life assurance and accident policies

• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans

• Access to learning and development resources

• Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

About the Busines

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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