Associate Scientific Editor, Physical Science (Blue)

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

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