Associate Scientific Editor — Shape a Premier Open-Access Journal

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

Job summary

Elsevier in Boston (USA) seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to help launch and rapidly grow Cell Press Blue for physical science. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, you will shape editorial direction, develop areas of the journal, and serve as a primary contact with one or more sister journals to foster collaboration.

You will evaluate submissions, attract influential researchers, build a cohesive journal with broad appeal, and travel to conferences and laboratories to nurture

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.

Skills

Research expertise

Networking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Elsevier in Boston (USA) seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to help launch and rapidly grow Cell Press Blue for physical science. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief, you will shape editorial direction, develop areas of the journal, and serve as a primary contact with one or more sister journals to foster collaboration.

You will evaluate submissions, attract influential researchers, build a cohesive journal with broad appeal, and travel to conferences and laboratories to nurture