Materials Science Editor — Shape a Leading Journal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Cell Press invites applications for a Scientific Editor to shape Matter, a leading materials science journal. You will work with the Editor in Chief to guide scientific direction, expand the community, and identify manuscripts for transfer within the Cell Press portfolio.

The role requires a PhD in materials science or related field, strong English communication, and a record of editorial activity. International travel and collaboration are expected as part of journal growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science or related field.
• Strong background in materials science or related disciplines.
• Editorial or scholarly publishing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure scientific quality and significance.
• Developing a cohesive, impactful, and forward-looking journal reflecting Matter's scope.
• Coordinating at least one special issue per year in collaboration with the editorial team.
• Identifying outstanding manuscripts for transfer or commissioning across Cell Press journals.
• Traveling to conferences and research institutes to build community and promote Matter.
• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and production to support growth targets.

Skills

Editorial experience

AI tools experience

English communication

Education

PhD in materials science or related field

Job description

Cell Press invites applications for a Scientific Editor to shape Matter, a leading materials science journal. You will work with the Editor in Chief to guide scientific direction, expand the community, and identify manuscripts for transfer within the Cell Press portfolio.

The role requires a PhD in materials science or related field, strong English communication, and a record of editorial activity. International travel and collaboration are expected as part of journal growth.