Associate Scientific Editor, Physical Science – Open Access

RXinsider LTD.; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to join Cell Press Blue, shaping a premier multidisciplinary journal with a global footprint across Boston, London, and Amsterdam.

The role focuses on editorial evaluation, building partnerships with editorial teams, and developing a network of leading researchers to attract influential submissions, while traveling to conferences to raise the journal’s profile.

Qualifications

• Have proven research expertise relevant to physical science, a background in material science would be beneficial but not essential
• 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

Elsevier seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to join Cell Press Blue, shaping a premier multidisciplinary journal with a global footprint across Boston, London, and Amsterdam.

The role focuses on editorial evaluation, building partnerships with editorial teams, and developing a network of leading researchers to attract influential submissions, while traveling to conferences to raise the journal’s profile.