Scientific Editor, Trends in Cancer and Trends Reviews

RELX; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific publishing is seeking a Scientific Editor for Trends in Cancer. This full-time role involves working with the editorial team to enhance the quality of articles and engage with the scientific community. Candidates should possess a PhD and have a strong passion for scientific communication and research.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Maternity and paternity leave

Access to extensive learning resources

Qualifications

• PhD with a focus in cancer research or related field.
• Passion for science and scientific communication.
• Experience in managing editorial processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify key authors and research topics for reviews.
• Manage the peer review and editorial process.
• Edit manuscripts for scientific clarity.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Strategic mindset

Education

PhD in cancer research, tumor immunology, or oncology

Job description

Scientific Editor, Trends in Cancer and Trends Reviews

Are you interested in a career in publishing?

Do you have a passion for scientific research and communication?

Location: London

About Our Team

Trends is a portfolio of 16 Review journals that are part of Cell Press. Trends in Cancer is a “must read” journal in the field of cancer biology and oncology. A source for concise, accessible articles that address key frontline research topics and cutting-edge advances in the rapidly changing field of cancer discovery and medicine.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic scientist, to join the Trends in Cancer editorial team and to work with the entire Trends portfolio of life sciences journals. This role will provide a unique opportunity to work primarily with one journal but also become familiar with multiple other Trends journals working across a broad range of scientific topics. As a member of the Trends in Cancer team, you will work directly with the Editor in Chief to develop the very best commentary, correspondence, and review articles. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and research experience in one or more of the topics published by Trends in Cancer. As a joint member of our Trends team, a wide interest in science outside of cancer biology is encouraged. In this role, you will be supporting editors and authors to optimize overall publishing success. This is a full-time editorial position, with preference given to candidates located near our US, 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

• Identify key authors and research topics where a review or short overview will benefit the research community.

• Commission and manage a pipeline of high-quality articles across the breadth of the field.

• Manage the peer review and editorial process.

• Edit manuscripts for scientific message.

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

• Help to devise and execute strategy for the journal.

• Collaborate with colleagues in other departments and units across the organization.

• Execute data-driven innovation and experimentation to the benefit of the journal community’s needs.

Requirements

• PhD with a focus in cancer research, tumor immunology, oncology, or a related field. Experience working across multiple disciplines is welcome. Post-doctoral training is a plus.

• Passion for science and scientific communication.

• Enthusiastic interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work impartially, individually, and proactively.

• A can-do attitude, strategic mindset, and solution orientation.

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 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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