Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Press Blue (Physical Science)

Elsevier; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cell Press, part of Elsevier, seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to join the team and help nurture the rapid development of Cell Press Blue. The editor will be the primary contact with one or more sister journals, develop multiple areas in the journal, and drive new initiatives.

Responsibilities include editorial evaluation of submissions, developing a broad and cohesive journal, attracting top submissions, and traveling to conferences and institutes to engage with researchers and support the

Qualifications

• Proven research expertise relevant to physical science; a background in material science beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to network and communicate with national and international researchers.
• Ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop editorial partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press and with production, marketing, press and advertising teams.
• Undertake editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure quality and value of the journal.
• Develop a broad, impactful, topical and cohesive journal.
• Draw on and develop a network of leading researchers to attract influential submissions.
• Travel extensively to attend conferences and visit leading research institutes.
• Play an important role supporting the wider research ecosystem at Cell Press.

Skills

Editorial evaluation

Networking with researchers

Scientific analysis

Written and oral communication

Job description

Location: Boston, London, Amsterdam.

Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles Cell, Cancer Cell and Chem, as well as our premium open access journal Cell Press Blue. We bring editorial excellence, commitment to innovation, unparalleled reach, visibility, and passion for advocacy to all areas of scientific exploration.

About the Role

Cell Press has recently launched a new journal, Cell Press Blue, to serve as its premium open access offering. The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series of journals. We are seeking an Associate Scientific Editor to join the team and help nurture its rapid development. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief for physical science, the new Editor will have the unique opportunity to shape a prominent and vibrant new journal, taking responsibility for being the primary point of contact with one or more of our sister journals, developing multiple areas in the journal, and driving new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and fostering partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press, members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams.
• Undertaking editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure the quality and value of the journal.
• Developing a broad appeal, impactful, topical, and cohesive journal.
• Drawing on and developing a network of leading researchers to attract influential article submissions.
• Traveling extensively to attend relevant conferences and visit leading research institutes.
• Playing an important role supporting the wider research ecosystem at Cell Press.

Requirements

• Proven research expertise relevant to physical science; a background in material science would be beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to effectively network and communicate with national and international researchers.
• Ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps 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.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $59,200-$98,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.