
Associate Scientific Editor
2 days ago
Associate Scientific Editor
About our Team:
Our STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We collaborate closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we help global research communities discover, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about sharing accurate and valuable research results for the benefit of science, society, and the authors. If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as an Associate Scientific Editor focusing on our medical science sections in Heliyon, an open access journal (part of Cell Press). We are looking for a scientist with a broad academic interest in medical science who is keen on supporting scientists to publish their research in effective ways. This job offers a unique opportunity to start your editorial career with an exciting journal, which you can help shape and develop to ensure its scientific and commercial success.
Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities will include:
- Actively managing the publication process of assigned manuscripts in a growing open access journal
- Actively working with the Heliyon team to develop the journal's processes and content
- Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and Elsevier
- You will also have the opportunity to be a stakeholder in innovative Cell Press and Elsevier initiatives that shape the future of science communication.
- This is a full-time editorial position based in our Chennai office.
- In future, this position may require travel to conferences to engage with researchers.
Requirements:
What you should bring:
- A relevant doctoral degree in the medical science (PhD / MD)
- Deep knowledge and research experience in infectious diseases/cancer research/pharmacology and toxicology, and a willingness to learn about and work on the other sections like immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics and computational biology etc. Knowledge/experience in medical ethics/study design/trial registration will be an added advantage.
- Broad scientific interests and a passion for helping scientists publish their work.
- Strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize, focus, and achieve desired goals.
- Creativity, decisiveness, attention to detail, willingness to experiment, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Customer-focused and attentive with good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Excellent interactive and team working skills as well as the ability to work independently.
- Emphasis on quality and monitoring of all aspects of day-to-day publishing operations and actively address improvements where required.
Work in a way that works for you:
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 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:
● Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
● Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
● Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
● Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
● Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
● Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
● Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
● Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
● Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
● New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
● Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
● Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
● Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
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. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.
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