Associate Scientific Editor - Remote, East/Central-US 12-month year fixed term contract
Full Time
Cambridge, MA
Posted
Job description
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 our Research 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
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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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.
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