Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare 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.
This is a full-time in-house editorial position, based in our main US office in Cambridge, MA.
Key responsibilities will include
- Assessing submitted research papers for both Cell Systems and iScience
- Overseeing the peer review process at both journals
- Working collaboratively with researchers and editors
- Recruiting high-quality, interdisciplinary research papers
- Representing Cell Systems, iScience, and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visits to research institutions
What you should bring
Compelling applicants will bring curiosity, generosity, and incisive thinking to their work. They will be comfortable thinking independently about difficult scientific problems and adept at communicating complicated ideas with precision, nuance, and clarity. Most importantly, they will care deeply about science and have strong convictions about how to serve the scientific community well.
Qualifications include
- A PhD or post-doctoral experience in life-science or a related discipline. Research experience in systems biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or computer science is an advantage but not required.
- Previous editorial experience is desirable, but not required. 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 scientific understanding that extends beyond your particular research expertise. Learning is continuous and you must be open to new ideas as they emerge.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
What we offer
- Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating, collaborative working environment. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.
- We will consider applications on a rolling basis until January 15, 2019. To apply, please include your resume plus a cover letter describing why you are interested in this role.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.