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Scientific Editor: Cell Reports Medicine and the Research Integrity and Author Experience team

Would you love to work directly with the scientific community and hear about cutting-edge research developments?

Do you excel in assessing and curating Scientific content?

Location: London or Oxford UK or Amsterdam

About Our Team

We are looking for a dynamic scientist to join the Cell Reports Medicine editorial team and to work with the broader Cell Press Life and Health Science portfolios as a joint member of the Research Integrity and Author Experience team This joint role is an exciting opportunity to engage with and shape the research that Cell Reports Medicine publishes, while also working more broadly across journals to innovate within the publishing and peer review process, with flexible work arrangements considered. We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in the life and health sciences or an MD with research experience.

About The Role

You will engage with Cell Reports Medicine, a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing cutting edge and impactful work from across the spectrum of translation and clinical research. The Scientific Editor will be closely involved in all editorial aspects of the journal and the peer review process. You will recruit exciting studies, assess submitted research papers, write and edit content for the Cell Reports Medicine journal homepage and social media outlets, and play an active role in the development and implementation of journal strategy. Additionally, you will work on cross-journal projects and initiatives, coordinating closely with authors and editors to optimize overall publishing success across our portfolio of biomedical and life science journals. You will also travel to scientific conferences, research institutes and hospitals to build global relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice-changing results from the field.

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. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

• Recruiting exciting content.
• Assessing and curating scientific content for the most appropriate audiences.
• Selecting and collaborating with referees.
• Engaging closely with authors throughout the review process and providing outstanding author service.
• Commissioning and editing Review and Perspective articles, as well as other front matter for Cell Reports Medicine.
• Improving on the editorial process for editors and reviewers.
• Offering authors guidance and ensuring a smooth overall experience for authors who submit to our journals.
• Developing and supporting journal strategy, including supporting the development of strong links between the developing network of Cell Press open access journals.

Requirements:

• PhD or MD in a relevant life scientific or clinical discipline.
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required.
• 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 Cell Reports Medicine, as well as be open to exciting emerging topics.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, with an interest in science communication and publishing trends
• The ability to work successfully both independently and in diverse global teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with a collaborative problem-solving mindset.
• Proven strong and global research networks and connections.
• The ability to organize, prioritize, and focus to achieve overall team goals
• Be creative and willing to experiment and have a desire to improve on existing workflows to enhance author service and our strong commitment to quality science

What We Offer

Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

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. 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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