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Associate Scientific Editor – Microbiology
RELXAssociate/Scientific Editor evaluating research and overseeing peer review for microbiology publications at Cell Press. Collaborating with global teams to shape impactful scientific communications.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess the novelty and impact of submitted research papers
- Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions
- Build and maintain relationships with researchers
- Recruit research papers and review articles for submission to iScience
- Represent iScience and Cell Press at scientific meetings and research institutions
- Collaborate with academic editorial board members and internal editors
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
Requirements
What you’ll need- A PhD in a life science discipline, particularly Microbiology, is required; postdoctoral research experience would be a strong advantage
- Experience with data analysis or statistical approaches is advantageous
- We are open to hiring at the Scientific editor levels for candidates with appropriate editorial experience of 2+ years
- Interest in developing editorial expertise and understanding interdisciplinary research areas, and the ability to think critically about a broad range of scientific topics
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, in English
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks
- Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to continuously improve ways of working
- The ability to work well in a team that is spread across geography, time zones, and a willingness to travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
- Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
- Wellbeing programs
- Life assurance
- Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
- Long service awards
- Save As You Earn share option scheme
- Travel Season ticket loan
- Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
- RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
- Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
- Access to extensive learning and development resources
- Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisstatistical approacheseditorial experience
Soft Skills
clear communicationorganizational skillsprioritizationtask managementcuriositycreativityteamwork
Certifications
PhD in life sciencepostdoctoral research experience