Lead Materials Science Editor

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 71,600 - 119,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for annual incentive bonus.

Country specific benefits.

Job summary

Matter is a flagship materials science journal from Cell Press, and we are seeking a Scientific Editor to join the Matter team and guide its scientific direction, expand its community, and represent the fields Matter serves across the Cell Press portfolio.

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, you will shape the journal, attract influential submissions, and help identify manuscripts suitable for transfer or commissioning across Cell Press journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in a field relevant to Matter's scope (materials science preferred).
• Experience or strong interest in AI tools is a plus.
• Prior editorial experience is preferred; exceptional early-career candidates with strong research backgrounds will be considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure scientific quality and significance.
• Developing a cohesive, impactful, forward-looking journal that reflects Matter's scope.
• Coordinating at least one special issue per year with the editorial team.
• Building a network of leading researchers to attract influential submissions to Matter and Cell Press.
• Identifying outstanding manuscripts for transfer or commissioning across Cell Press journals.

Skills

Editorial experience

Materials science

Networking

English communication

AI tools

Education

PhD in a materials-related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Matter is a flagship materials science journal from Cell Press, and we are seeking a Scientific Editor to join the Matter team and guide its scientific direction, expand its community, and represent the fields Matter serves across the Cell Press portfolio.

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, you will shape the journal, attract influential submissions, and help identify manuscripts suitable for transfer or commissioning across Cell Press journals.