Scientific Editor, iScience

Elsevier; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Long service award

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Annual medical check-up

Family care leave

Job summary

Elsevier in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate or Scientific Editor for iScience to advance open-access publishing in life and physical sciences. You will recruit high-impact papers, oversee peer review, and build strong networks with researchers and editors.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to manage diverse topics across the journal’s scope. Remote/hybrid options support work‑life balance while contributing to global science.

Qualifications

• PhD in Life or Health sciences is essential.
• Editorial experience desirable but not required.
• Ability to manage peer review and build editor networks.

Responsibilities

• Recruit papers for iScience and foster communities of interest.
• Assess submitted research papers.
• Oversee the peer review process for submissions and transfers.
• Represent the journal and Cell Press at meetings and on-site visits.
• Collaborate with academic editors and colleagues across Cell Press.
• Build relationships with researchers across disciplines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Prioritization skills

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

PhD in Life or Health sciences

Job description

Do you want to start a career as a scientific editor? Do you enjoy building trusted stakeholder relationships?

About our Team

Elsevier and the communities we support expand the possibilities of human progress. We champion scientific discovery and innovation across the medical, physical, social and life sciences. Our team is dedicated to publishing transformative research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and sparks new ideas. With a focus on quality, rigor, and collaboration, we work to foster a global community of researchers and thought leaders who are committed to shaping the future of science.

About the Role

iScience is looking to expand the team of scientific editors working on iScience (https://www.cell.com/iscience), an exciting broad scope open access journal publishing in the life and physical sciences. We are seeking to add a dynamic and enthusiastic Associate or Scientific Editor, depending on experience, 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 one of our offices in China in a remote or hybrid model.

Requirements

• PhD in Life or Health science is a must. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Medical/Health Sciences with a strong translational scientific background and network.
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. We are open to hiring at more senior levels for candidates with appropriate experience.
• Applicants with a professional background such as running a research group or working in industry are also encouraged.
• 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.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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.

We know your well‑being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

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