Associate Scientific Editor, Matter — Materials Science

Newsletter Jobs; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Cell Press seeks an Associate Scientific Editor for Matter, its flagship materials science journal, to help shape the scientific direction, expand the community, and represent the field within the broader Cell Press portfolio.

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the editor will handle editorial responsibilities, identify manuscripts for transfer, and play an active role in building a global materials science community through travel and collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field relevant to Matter's scope.
• Experience with editorial processes is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure scientific quality and significance.
• Develop a cohesive, forward-looking journal strategy for Matter.
• Coordinate at least one special issue per year with the editorial team.
• Expand a network of leading researchers to attract high-quality submissions.
• Identify manuscripts suitable for transfer or commissioning across Cell Press journals.
• Travel to conferences and research institutes to engage with the community.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production to support growth targets.
• Foster relationships with other editorial teams across Cell Press.

Skills

Editorial experience

English proficiency

Strong communication

Education

PhD in materials science

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Cell Press seeks an Associate Scientific Editor for Matter, its flagship materials science journal, to help shape the scientific direction, expand the community, and represent the field within the broader Cell Press portfolio.

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the editor will handle editorial responsibilities, identify manuscripts for transfer, and play an active role in building a global materials science community through travel and collaboration.