Senior Scientific Editor

Senior Scientific Editor

Senior Scientific Editor, iScience, Cell Press

Cell Press is looking to expand the team of scientific editors working at iScience, an exciting broad-scope open-access journal publishing in the health, life, social, and physical sciences.

We are seeking to add a dynamic and enthusiastic Associate, Scientific or Senior Editor, depending on experience, who shares our passion for helping scientists publish their work in a fair, straightforward, and timely way.

Key responsibilities

• Assess submitted research papers;
• Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions;
• Recruit exciting research papers for submission to iScience and foster communities of interest;
• Establish relationships with researchers;
• Represent the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions;
• Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and internal editors;
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.

This is a permanent, full-time in-house editorial position. The position can be based remotely or hybrid in our office in Amsterdam, NL. Other locations of Cell Press or Elsevier offices can be considered for exceptional candidates.

What you should bring:

• PhD in a health or life science discipline is a must. We are particularly interested in, but not limited to, candidates with expertise in microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, or neuroscience, with a strong clinical or translational scientific background.
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. We are open to hire at more senior levels for candidates with appropriate experience.
• Applicants with a professional background such as running a research group or working in industry are also encouraged to apply.
• Broad scientific interests, a desire to learn, and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues. As a scientific editor, you will need to develop an understanding of the diverse areas covered by the journal, as well as be open to learning about 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 diverse team is crucial for the position.

What we offer

iScience offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment that encourages innovation. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

About Us

Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals advance healthcare, open science, and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We help researchers make new discoveries, collaborate with their colleagues, and give them the knowledge they need to find funding. We help governments and universities evaluate and improve their research strategies. We help doctors save lives, providing insight for physicians to find the right clinical answers, and we support nurses and other healthcare professionals throughout their careers. Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education; including ScienceDirect, Scopus, SciVal, ClinicalKey, and Sherpath. Elsevier publishes over 2,500 digitized journals, including The Lancet and Cell, 38,000 e-book titles, and many iconic reference works, including Gray’s Anatomy. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. With a wide range of technology jobs, commercial and business jobs, and graduate jobs, there is a part for everyone to play. We need talented people to help us inspire ground-breaking research.

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