Associate Scientific Editor Temporary

Cell Press

Temporary

TELECOMMUTE – US National

1/11/23

Job Description

Associate Scientific Editor – Remote, 12-month year fixed term contract

Cambridge, MA

Full time

R53449

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER ADDRESSING THIS ROLE.

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 to join ourResearch Integrity and Author Experience team on a 12-month fixed contract.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. We’re looking for candidates who have expertise in any area of life or medical science, especially cancer biology or immunology.This is a remote opportunity from anywhere in the US.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (life or medical sciences)

Have a personal statement or cover letter with resume.

Possess a Broad interest and a desire to learn

Have collaborative teamwork skills and a collaborative problem-solving mindset

Experience using interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective working relationships

have ability to balance a range of priorities to achieve overall team goals

Show good communication skills, with an interest in science communication and publishing trends

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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, family leave and tuition reimbursement, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and 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.

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits

Disability insurance

Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts

Life and Accident Insurance

Retirement Benefits (Salary Investment Plan/Employer Stock Purchase Plan)

Modern Family Benefits, including adoption and surrogacy

Working for you

About Us

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Editing , Medical & Health , News & Journalism , Publishing , Science , Chemistry

US National