Scientific Editor, Cell

Elsevier; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information and analytics company is seeking a full-time scientific editor. The role requires a PhD and encourages applications from individuals with expertise in computational biology, AI/ML, genetics, genomics, and cancer research. The editor will engage with the scientific community to enhance the quality and impact of published research, while receiving numerous benefits including medical insurance and flexible work options.

Benefits

Medical and Life Insurance

Long-Service Award

Marriage and New Baby Gifts

Annual Medical Check-up

Paid Time Off

Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform

Qualifications

• PhD is essential.
• Experience in computational biology, AI/ML, genetics, genomics, clinical/translational or cancer research is preferred.
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Catalyze scientific discovery and promote discourse within the community.
• Provide valuable perspectives and feedback to scientists.
• Engage with scientific community to enhance understanding and trust in published work.

Skills

Computational biology

AI/ML

Genetics

Genomics

Clinical/translational research

Cancer research

Education

PhD

Job description

About our Team

Our STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team, including our prestigious Cell Press portfolio, publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We work closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity, relevance, and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we empower global research communities to discover, evaluate, and share knowledge that advances science and improves life.

About the Role

Cell has an opening for a full-time scientific editor. If you are a passionate, mission-driven team player who loves thinking broadly about science and wants to have a positive impact, we invite you to apply to join our editorial team. Candidates with experience and expertise in computational biology and AI/ML, genetics and genomics, clinical/translational and/or cancer research are encouraged to apply, but strong candidates from all disciplines who are broadly interested in science covered by the scope of Cell will be considered. This position is open to editors at entry (where no editorial experience is needed) as well as those with editorial experience.

Responsibilities

Cell is the flagship journal of Cell Press. The scope of Cell is broad and we publish exciting advances that range from the molecular to the clinical across several different topic areas within the life and biomedical sciences. Cell editors engage with the scientific community to catalyze scientific discovery and promote discourse. We provide scientists with valuable perspectives and candid feedback to help make their work clear, rigorous, and transparent so that readers can understand, trust, and build upon that work. We believe that science can have powerful and positive impacts on the environment, planet, human health and society, so we aim to enable science and scientists, whoever and wherever they are.

Requirements

PhD is a must.

Experience and expertise in computational biology, AI/ML, genetics, genomics, clinical/translational and/or cancer research is preferred.

Proficient in English, both spoken and written.

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 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.

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