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We are looking for a Senior Scientific Editor for Cell Reports, a prestigious open access journal, to oversee submissions, mentor staff, and engage with the scientific community in this full-time role.

Responsibilities: Oversee peer review and publication processes, collaborate with other editors to develop content, engage with the scientific community, advocate for science, and provide thought leadership.

Skills: PhD or equivalent, exceptional organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently and in a team, knowledge of digital publishing and open access.

Qualifications: Experience in scientific editing is a plus but not required; a passion for helping scientists and a broad scientific interest are essential.

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA with flexible working options and potential travel requirements.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $80,000 - $130,000.

Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports

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About Our Team

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic senior scientific editor to join the Cell Reports editorial team. Cell Reports is a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing cutting edge and impactful work across all of biology.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any field that Cell Reports publishes. Previous editorial experience is an advantage but is not required. Cell Reports values having a diverse editorial team, and applications from those from minority groups currently under-represented in science are warmly welcomed.

About the Role

The Senior Scientific Editor will be closely involved in all editorial aspects of the journal. You will take ownership of overseeing submissions and peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss their research. You will be a mentor for other members of the Cell Reports team. This is a full-time editorial position. It can be based in proximity to our offices in Cambridge, MA United States, London, or Shanghai, China. The benefits listed are for US based applicants in proximity to our Cambridge, MA United States office.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the peer review and publication process of a rapidly growing open access journal
• Working with the team of editors to build and develop content
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
• Engaging with the scientific community in their labs and at conferences. Learning about scientific developments, recruiting papers, and establishing relationships.
• Advocating for science, provide thought leadership, and influence the practice and direction of science and scientific communication.

Requirements

• Have PhD or other relevant doctoral degree.
• Display broad scientific interests and a passion for helping scientists publish their results
• Have exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize, focus, and achieve desired goals.
• Showcase creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve.
• Are researcher focused and attentive with good written and verbal communication skills
• Have excellent interactive, team working skills as well as the ability to work independently.
• Have good understanding of digital communication, publishing trends and open access publishing.
• Able and willing to travel for business needs such as conferences and institute visits.
• Display exceptional interpersonal skills. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job. This includes being a team player able to work as part of a group of editors.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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 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:

• Health plan benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Various Leave Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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. 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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