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Associate Scientific Editor, iScience, Cell Press

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Are you an experienced Editor with a passion for Science?

Do you want to work at the forefront of scientific advancements?

Location: UK, Amsterdam or Munch

About Our Team

At iScience, Cell Press, we are a dynamic and dedicated team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation. Our team is composed of passionate editors, researchers, and professionals who work collaboratively to publish high-quality research across a wide range of scientific disciplines. We value diversity, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to the scientific community. We seek a dynamic and enthusiastic Associate Scientific Editor who is passionate about facilitating timely and straightforward publication for scientists.

We will consider applications on a rolling basis until May 30th, 2025. To apply, please include your resume plus a cover letter describing why you are interested in this role.

About The Role

As an Associate Scientific Editor at iScience, you will play a crucial role in shaping the content and direction of our journal. You will be responsible for managing the peer review process, making editorial decisions, and working closely with authors to ensure the publication of impactful and high-quality research. This role offers an exciting opportunity to stay at the forefront of scientific advancements and to contribute to the dissemination of cutting-edge research.

Responsibilities

Assess submitted research papers
Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions
Establish relationships with researchers
Recruit exciting research papers for submission to iScience
Commission review content
Represent the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visit research institutions
Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors
Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond

Requirements

PhD in a life science discipline, preferably with expertise in Microbiology and post-doctoral experience is a plus
Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. We are open to hiring at more senior levels for candidates with appropriate experience
Broad scientific interests, a desire to learn, and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues. As an associate scientific editor, you will need to develop an understanding of the diverse areas covered by the journal, as well as be open to exciting emerging topics
Great interpersonal skills. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job
Strong ability to communicate clearly
Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus
Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve
The ability to work well in a team

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 long-term goals.

Working remotely from home or in our office in a flexible hybrid style
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.

Working for you

Benefits

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:

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Access to learning platforms and encouragement to book up to 10 days focused learning/development time per year
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Long service awards
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RELX Cares days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

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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