Scientific Editor, iScience
About the Team
iScience (https://www.cell.com/iscience) is an exciting broad scope open access journal in Cell press, publishing in the life, health, physical and social sciences.
About the Role
We are seeking to add an experienced and enthusiastic Scientific Editor, who shares our passion for helping scientists publish their work in a straightforward and timely way.
Please submit a cover letter with your resume describing why you are interested in this role.
Responsibilities
Recruiting exciting research papers for submission to iScience and fostering communities of interest
Assessing submitted research papers
Overseeing the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions
Establishing relationships with researchers
Representing the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visits to research institutions
Working collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors
Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
Requirements
Have a PhD or post-doctoral research in Life or Health sciences with strong expertise in a) stem cell biology/developmental biology, or alternatively in b) metabolic disease/endocrinology/reproductive biology.
Have previous editorial experience (1-2 years) is a must for this role.
Experience running a research group or working in industry is helpful.
Possess 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.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job.
Be able to communicate, organize and prioritize effectively
Demonstrate creativity, willingness to experiment, and a desire to improve.
Be able to work well in a diverse team is crucial for the position.
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