Scientific Editor: Life Science

4 weeks ago


Chennai Tamil Nadu, India Elsevier Full time

Scientific Editor: Life Science

About our Team

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

About the Role

We are seeking to add a dynamic and enthusiastic scientific editor who share our passion for helping scientists publish their work in a straightforward and timely way.

**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, with a preference for background in molecular biology and cell biology.- 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.- 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 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 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 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

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:
Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)- Group Life insurance/accident policy- Generous long-service awards- New Baby gift- Subsidised food provided (applies to India
- Chennai)- Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave- Free Transport provided to and from the office (applies to India-Chennai)

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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Purposeful Work

When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

Colleagues Who Care

You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.

Together, we create possibilities.

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 h



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