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Joint Associate Scientific Editor, iScience and Physical Science portfolio

Would you love to work directly with the scientific community and hear about cutting-edge research developments?

Do you excel in assessing and curating Scientific content?

About the team

We are looking for a dynamic scientist to join the iScience editorial team and to work with the broader Cell Press Physical Science portfolio as a joint member of the Research Integrity and Author Experience team. This joint role is an exciting opportunity to engage with and shape the physical science research that iScience publishes, while also working more broadly across journals to innovate within the publishing and peer review process, with flexible work arrangements considered. We welcome applications from candidates with a PhD in the physical sciences, particularly those with strong expertise in chemistry and/or energy.

About the role

You will engage with iScience, an exciting broad scope open access journal publishing in the life, physical sciences, health, Earth, and social sciences, within the prestigious Cell Press imprint. You will recruit exciting research papers and asses submitted research papers and reviewer feedback at iScience and relevant journals across the Physical Science portfolio, while establishing relationships with researchers and diverse editorial teams. Additionally, you will work on cross-journal projects and initiatives, coordinating closely with authors and editors to optimize overall publishing success across our portfolio of physical science journals. The job also entails traveling to scientific conferences and research where you will directly interact with the scientific community and hear about cutting-edge research developments.

Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.

This is a full-time in-house editorial position. Primarily we are looking for candidates to be based in our office in Cambridge, MA (USA).

Responsibilities

• Assessing and curating scientific content for the most appropriate audiences.

• Engaging closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts through the process of rigorous peer review.

• Improving on the editorial process for editors and reviewers.

• Offering authors guidance and ensuring a smooth overall experience for authors who submit to our journals.

• Collaborating with two Cell Press teams (iScience, plus Research Integrity and Author Experience) you will more fully integrate within the company, across teams and develop a broader set of skills.

Requirements

• Have a PhD in the physical sciences (chemistry, materials, physics) is a must. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in chemistry and energy. but we are open to scientists with backgrounds in adjacent areas that the journal covers.  

• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required.  

• 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 iScience, as well as be open to exciting emerging topics.  

• Strong ability to communicate clearly, with an interest in science communication and publishing trends  

• Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative problem-solving mindset

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build effective working relationships

• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus to achieve overall team goals

• Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve on existing workflows to enhance author service and our strong commitment to quality science

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health plan benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Benefits

• Various Leave Programs

• Educational Assistance

• Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance

• Paid Vacation

• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

About the Business

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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