Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Press Blue (Physical Science)
Location: Boston, London, Amsterdam
About our Team
Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including our flagship titles including Cell, Cancer Cell and Chem as well as our premium open access journal Cell Press Blue. We bring editorial excellence, commitment to innovation, unparalleled reach, visibility, and passion for advocacy to all areas of scientific exploration.
About the Role
Cell Press has recently launched a new journal, Cell Press Blue, to serve as its premium open access offering. The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series of journals. We are seeking an Associate Scientific Editor to join the team and help nurture its rapid development. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief for physical science, the new Editor will have the unique opportunity to shape a prominent and vibrant new journal. The new editor will take responsibility for being the primary point of contact with one or more of our sister journals, develop multiple areas in the journal and drive new initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Developing and fostering partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press, members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams.
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- Undertake editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure the quality and value of the journal.
- Developing a broad appeal, impactful, topical, and cohesive journal.
- Drawing on and develop a network of leading researchers to attract influential article submissions.
- Traveling extensively to attend relevant conferences and visit leading research institutes.
- Playing an important role supporting the wider research ecosystem at Cell Press.
Requirements
- Have proven research expertise relevant to physical science, a background in material science would be beneficial but not essential
- Be able to effectively network and communicate with national and international researchers.
- Able to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
- Display excellent written and oral communication skills.
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Skills Required
- Proven research expertise relevant to physical science
- Ability to network and communicate effectively with national and international researchers
- Ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Background in materials science
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