Associate Scientific Editor

7 days ago


Chennai, India RELX Full time

Associate Scientific Editor
- Food Sciences Journal

Would you like to help publish innovative Scientific research?

Do you have a genuine interest in science and are you looking to support researchers in scholarly publication?

About our Team

Elsevier is a global information analytics company. We are a provider of science, technical and medical information, products and services that help progress science and advance healthcare. We have locations in North America, Europe, South America & Asia.

About the Role

Within our Science, Technology and Medical Journal (STMJ) we are hiring an Associate Scientific Editors to join the Author Heroes team. In this role you will use your scientific expertise and problem-solving skills to improve the author experience and help authors find a suitable home for their paper.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assessing submitted research papers to identify potential content for our publications
- Contributing to Author Heroes team and innovation projects by identifying exciting new topics and research.
- Evaluating content as a partner to external editors,
- Be involved to improve the editorial process for editors and reviewers,
- Engaging closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts,
- Helping authors increase their odds of success to be published in another journal if rejected from their first choice.

**Requirements**:

- Have a doctoral in the food sciences
- Must have published papers in scientific journals
- Be Technology savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media and digital content
- Have scientific interest and desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community: authors, editors and reviewers
- Have an exceptional command of the English language and the ability to write in an engaging and interesting manner
- Have excellent organizational skills and be able to adapt and flex to deliver multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Be able to think critically and creatively to resolve problems and implement solutions
- Be willing to learn and absorb new areas of research

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.

Join Us

Are you ready to help us progress science and health? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing.
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