Associate Scientific Editor/ Scientific Editor

RX Brasil; Chennai District; Ibrido; INR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

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Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Paid Time Off

Medical Screening

New Baby Gift

Subsidized Meals in Chennai

Descrizione del lavoro

Elsevier's iScience seeks an Associate Scientific Editor / Scientific Editor to manage submissions, coordinate peer review, and engage with the scientific community. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthening the journal's standing in CS, EE, data science, and related fields.

You will work with a collaborative team to shape open science initiatives, travel to conferences, and recruit high‑quality papers while supporting authors through the publication process.

Competenze

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Information Science.
• Research experience and a track record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong coding, algorithm development, engineering principles, and analytical skills.

Mansioni

• Review, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on submissions in CS, EE, data science, ML, and related fields.
• Provide outstanding author service and oversee the peer review process.
• Establish relationships with scientists and recruit papers through outreach.
• Travel to conferences and visit academic institutes.
• Strengthen journal visibility and reputation.
• Contribute to strategic planning and journal development with the editorial team.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.
• Contribute to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape science communication.

Conoscenze

Coding experience

Algorithm development

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Formazione

PhD in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Applied Mathematics / Data Science / Information Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate Scientific Editor / Scientific Editor

Do you have PHD degree? Would you like to use your PhD and experience as an author to support researchers in scholarly publication?

About Team iScience

iScience is a peer‑reviewed journal from Cell Press that provides a platform for original research in the life, physical, earth, social, and health sciences. We aim to fuel interdisciplinary thinking and consider research with significant contribution to a relevant field combined with robust results and underlying methodology.

About the role

We are seeking an editor with strong background in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Information Science, or a related field to join our editorial team. In this role, you will help shape the journal by managing submissions, coordinating peer review, and engaging with the scientific community. You will work closely with a collaborative team dedicated to advancing open science and interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback on submitted manuscripts and research papers in computer science, electrical engineering, data science, machine learning, and related fields.
• Providing outstanding author service and overseeing the peer review process.
• Establishing relationships with scientists in physical science area through outreach to research communities and recruit exciting papers.
• Traveling to scientific conferences and visit academic institutes.
• Strengthening and building the visibility and reputation of the journal.
• Contributing to strategic planning and journal development with the editorial team.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.
• Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or Information Science, or a related field.
• Have research experience in a relevant field and a broad scientific interest, with a track record of peer‑reviewed publications, and with strong hands‑on experience in coding, algorithm development, engineering principles, and analytical skills.
• Previous editorial experience, with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process, would be an added advantage but not an requirement.
• Utilize critical thinking and the willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with a collaborative problem‑solving mindset.
• Interest in engaging with the scientific community.
• Able to work successfully both independently and in a diverse global team.
• The designation will be based on experience and interview performance.

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 remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid pattern.
• Working flexible hours – flexing the times you work in the day.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work‑life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work‑related challenges.
• Medical Screening: Your well‑being is a top priority.
• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Long‑Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home - office - home (applies in Chennai).

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. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1‑855‑833‑5120.

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