Associate Scientific Editor - Life/Medical Science

Are you interested in a career as a scientific editor?

Would you like to work with the leading submissions, editorial and peer-review platform in publishing?

About our Team

We have an opening for a position in our vibrant and collaborative Cell Press Multi-Journal Submission editorial team. We are seeking scientists with a research background in cancer and/or immunology fields.

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. This is a full time role, and the hiring locations are the UK or Amsterdam.

Responsibilities

• Assessing submitted research papers and guiding them through peer review;
• Working collaboratively with Cell Press editors on handling of Multi-Journal Submission manuscripts;
• Supporting authors through the process of peer review;
• Establishing relationships with researchers who are publishing with our journals;
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.

Requirements

• Have a PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline (life or medical sciences), with a research background in cancer and/or immunology;
• Have broad scientific interests and a desire to learn;
• Have great teamworking skills and a collaborative problem-solving mindset;
• Have an interest in digital communication and publishing trends;
• Be a critical thinker and be willing to learn and absorb new areas of research;
• Possess the ability to work successfully in a diverse global team.

To Apply

Please attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your reasons for interest in the position. We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 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 for you

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 the Busines

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.

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