Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Reports

Are you looking to start your editing career?
- Do you want to use your passion for science to help publishing exciting research?- About our Team- Cell Press is looking for an Associate Scientific Editor. You will work closely with editors across our portfolio of biology and medical journals and directly with authors, as part of a dynamic team and fast paced environment.- About the Role- You will be supporting editors and authors optimize overall publishing success and work on cross-journal projects and initiatives for Cell Press.- Responsibilities-
- Overseeing the peer review and publication process of a rapidly growing open access journal
- Working with the team of editors to build and develop content.
- Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
- You will also have the opportunity to be a stakeholder in innovative Cell Press initiatives that shape the future of science communication.
- Establishing relationships with diverse editorial teams
- Assessing submitted research papers and reviewer feedback.
- Guiding authors through various aspects of the publishing process
- Supporting authors’ publishing decisions related to transfer between journals.
- Working collaboratively with academic board members and in-house editors
- Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
- This is a full-time editorial position.- Requirements-
- Have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (biological Sciences)
- A PhD or other relevant doctoral degree.
- Broad scientific interests and a passion for helping scientists publish their results.
- Strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize, focus, and achieve desired goals.
- A dynamic, results-oriented approach to goals and objectives.
- Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve.
- Researcher-focused and attentive with good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interactive, team working skills as well as the ability to work independently.
- Continuous quality control and monitoring of all aspects of day-to-day publishing operations and actively address improvements where required.
- A good understanding of digital communication, publishing trends and open access publishing.- Work in a way that works for you.- We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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 remotely from home or the office in a hybrid style
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day- Working with usWe 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.Working for youAt Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Health care plans and benefits
- Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- Life assurance and accident policies
- Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
- Access to learning and development resources
- Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location- About Us- 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.- Join Us- Purposeful Work
- When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.
- Growing Every Day
- Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.
- Colleagues Who Care
- You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.
- Together, we create possibilities.- Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race