Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Medicine, Cell Press

at  Springer Nature

SCIENTIFIC EDITOR, CELL REPORTS MEDICINE, CELL PRESS

Employer
RELX/Korn Ferry
Location
London Wall (hybrid)
Salary
Negotiable depending on experience
Closing date
16 Apr 2024
Discipline
Life Science
Job Type
Editor
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
Sector
Industry

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ABOUT OUR TEAM

Cell Reports Medicine is a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing cutting edge and impactful work from across the spectrum of translation and clinical research. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist, physician scientist or clinician to join the editorial team of Cell Reports Medicine.
We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any clinical or biomedical field and are open to considering candidates at junior and senior levels. Previous editorial experience is an advantage but is not required. Cell Reports Medicine values having a diverse editorial team, and applications from those from minority groups currently under-represented in science are warmly welcomed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have an accredited PhD or MD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Display broad scientific interests and an ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific and clinical issues.
• Be and exceptional communicator, verbal and written, including English.
• Able to work successfully both independently and in a diverse, global team.
• Have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Possess proven, deep, and global research networks and connections. Displaying continued interest in industry trends.
  Please attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for interest in the position. We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Scientific Editor is closely involved in all editorial aspects of the journal. Overseeing new submissions and quality peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. Building global relationships with experts in the community. Disseminating and discussing practice-changing results from the field. Traveling to scientific conferences and research institutions. Communicating the journal’s mission to support science.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruiting exciting content and assessing submitted research papers.
• Selecting and collaborating with referees.
• Engaging authors throughout the review process and providing outstanding author service.
• Commissioning and editing, reviewing perspective articles, and other front matter writing and editing content. This will be for the journal homepage and social media outlets
• Developing and supporting journal strategy. This including supporting the development of deep links between the developing network of Cell Press open access journals.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.
• Establishing relationships with researchers through outreach to the scientific and clinical communities.
• Contributing consistently to Cell Press growth and innovation projects.

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 your long-term goals.

• Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working styleWorking flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the da

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
• Access to learning and development resources
• Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your locatio