Cross-Journal Scientific Editor, Life and Medical Portfolio, Cell Press

LexisNexis Legal & Professional group; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

Cell Press is seeking a Cross-Journal Editor for the Life and Medical Science Portfolio to engage with editors and authors across our journals and help publish cutting-edge research. This full-time editorial role involves guiding the peer review process and contributing to cross-journal initiatives, with a preference for candidates near our Massachusetts office.

A Ph.D. in life or medical sciences is required, and the ideal candidate will distill complex concepts, communicate clearly, and thrive

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a life or medical sciences discipline.
• Ability to distill complex concepts and communicate them.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across time zones.
• Flexible and creative work approach.
• Interest in science communication and publishing trends.

Responsibilities

• Assessing submitted papers and overseeing the peer review and editorial process.
• Guiding authors through publishing processes.
• Supporting authors’ publishing decisions related to transfer between journals.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.
• Establishing relationships with researchers and representing Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions.
• Improving on the editorial process for editors and reviewers.
• Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication.

Skills

Critical thinking

Scientific communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Ph.D. in Life/Medical Sciences

Job description

Cross-Journal Editor, Life and Medical Science Portfolio, Cell Press

Would you love to work directly with the scientific community and learn about new areas of research?

Do you want to be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team of editors that supports authors across the Cell Press portfolio of Life and Medical Science journals?

About our team

We are looking for an enthusiastic scientist to join the Research Integrity and Author Experience team as a cross-journal editor. We work across the Cell Press Life and Medical Science portfolio of journals and a broad range of scientific topics. This is a dynamic and unique team that supports editors and authors to optimize publishing success and works on cross-journal projects and initiatives at Cell Press.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to closely engage with editors and authors to help publish cutting-edge research while gaining familiarity with multiple Cell Press journals across a range of topics. You will be closely engaged in all aspects of editorial work at Cell Press and support innovation within the publishing process, with dynamic work arrangements considered. We will consider candidates with expertise across the areas of life and medical science covered by Cell Press journals. A wide interest in science outside of one’s own expertise is highly encouraged. This is a full-time editorial position and we have a preference for candidates located near our Massachusetts USA office.

Responsibilities

• Assessing submitted research papers and overseeing the peer review and editorial process
• Guiding authors through various aspects of the publishing process
• Supporting authors’ publishing decisions related to transfer between journals
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
• Establishing relationships with researchers and representing Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions
• Improving on the editorial process for editors and reviewers
• Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline within the life or medical sciences
• Passion to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues, with a willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research
• Talent for distilling complex concepts and communicating them
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively, with a willingness to experiment and a desire to enhance author service
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, with an interest in science communication and publishing trends
• Interest in engaging with the scientific community
• Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work well in diverse team settings, across time zones and countries
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance a range of priorities to achieve overall team goals

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals’ advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $59,200 - $98,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

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