Associate Scientific Editor, Physical Science (Open Access)

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Disability accommodations

Job summary

RELX's Cell Press Blue is seeking an Associate Scientific Editor to join its physical science team in shaping a new, high-impact multidisciplinary journal. You will collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and sister journals to drive editorial strategy, submissions, and initiatives across global research communities.

The role involves developing partnerships, evaluating manuscripts, and building a network of leading researchers, with extensive travel to conferences and research institutes to

Qualifications

• Have proven research expertise relevant to physical science.
• Be able to effectively network and communicate with national and international researchers.
• Able to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
• Display excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and fostering partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press, members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams.
• Undertake 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 develop 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.

Job description

RELX's Cell Press Blue is seeking an Associate Scientific Editor to join its physical science team in shaping a new, high-impact multidisciplinary journal. You will collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and sister journals to drive editorial strategy, submissions, and initiatives across global research communities.

The role involves developing partnerships, evaluating manuscripts, and building a network of leading researchers, with extensive travel to conferences and research institutes to