Trends Editor, Trends in Molecular Medicine

Elsevier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in information and analytics is seeking a Trends Editor for its journal in molecular medicine. The ideal candidate will manage the peer review process and edit scientific articles. A PhD in molecular medicine or related field is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This role promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers a generous benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, health benefits, and extensive personal development resources.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Access to learning and development resources

RECARES days for supporting charities

Qualifications

• PhD with a focus in molecular medicine or related field. Post-doctoral training is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to manage peer review and editorial processes effectively.
• Strong ability to edit manuscripts for clear scientific message.

Responsibilities

• Identify key authors and relevant research topics for reviews.
• Manage a pipeline of high-quality articles.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and execute innovative strategies.

Skills

Passion for science and scientific communication

Enthusiastic interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work impartially

Proactive mindset

Strategic mindset

Solution orientation

Education

PhD in molecular medicine, physiology or translational science

Job description

Trends Editor, Trends in Molecular Medicine

Are you interested in a career in publishing?

Do you have a passion for scientific research and communication?

Location: UK, Netherlands, and Spain offices

About our Team

Trends in Molecular Medicine is a “must read” journal at the interface between basic biology and clinical research. A source for concise, accessible articles on the latest research covering new concepts in mechanisms of human biology and pathology with clear implications for diagnostics and therapeutics.

About the Role

The full-time Editor of Trends in Molecular Medicine will be responsible for developing the very best commentary, correspondence, and review articles. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of scientific communication. This role is open at the Trends Editor level to applicants based near our UK, Netherlands, and Spain offices.

Please include your CV and 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.
• Build dedicated relationships in the wider scientific community.
• Devise and execute strategy for your journal.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other departments and units across the organization.
• Execute data-driven innovation and experimentation to the benefit of your journal community’s needs.

Requirements

• PhD with a focus on aspects of molecular medicine, physiology or translational science, or a related field. Post-doctoral training is beneficial but not required.
• 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 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:

• 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
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 scheme via Perks at Work

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. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.

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