Editorial Lead for a Premier Open-Access Science Journal

Nashville Public Radio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to help develop Cell Press Blue, a new multidisciplinary open access journal. You will work with the Editor-in-Chief for physical science to shape the journal and manage its development across sister journals.

You will build networks with researchers, attract influential submissions, and travel to conferences and institutes to support the journal's growth and impact.

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

Scientific editing

Research expertise in physical science

Networking

Communication skills

Job description

Elsevier seeks an Associate Scientific Editor to help develop Cell Press Blue, a new multidisciplinary open access journal. You will work with the Editor-in-Chief for physical science to shape the journal and manage its development across sister journals.

You will build networks with researchers, attract influential submissions, and travel to conferences and institutes to support the journal's growth and impact.