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About the Role
Join our editorial team to evaluate and develop research in microbiology and life sciences. Support the peer review process, collaborate with global researchers, and shape an interdisciplinary journal. This role offers an editorial career path, promoting clear, timely, and inclusive scientific communication.
Responsibilities
- 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
- A PhD in a life science discipline, particularly Microbiology
- Postdoctoral research experience is a strong advantage
- Experience with data analysis or statistical approaches is advantageous
- Appropriate editorial experience of 2+ years (for Scientific Editor level)
- Interest in developing editorial expertise and understanding interdisciplinary research areas
- 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
- Ability to work well in a team that is spread across geography and time zones
- Willingness to travel
Skills
- Clear written communication (English)
- Clear verbal communication (English)
- Data analysis
- Statistical analysis
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Task management
- Curiosity
- Creativity
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork
Location
- London
- Oxford
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Postdoctoral research experience (advantageous)
- 2+ years of editorial experience (for Scientific Editor level)
Education Level
- PhD in a life science discipline
- PhD in Microbiology
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
- Health screening
- Eye care vouchers
- 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 leave
- Paternity leave
- Shared parental leave
- Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
- RECARES days, giving time to support charities and causes
- 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
About the Company
- Cell Press, part of Elsevier's STM Journals, publishes impactful scientific discoveries through rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility.
- Cell Press supports over 50 hybrid and open access journals, contributing to advancements in science, health outcomes, and equitable publishing.
- Elsevier is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes.
- Elsevier combines quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, interactive learning, and exceptional healthcare/clinical practice.
- Elsevier contributes to global challenges and a sustainable future by harnessing innovative technologies for science and healthcare.
- RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
- RELX's purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge, doctors/nurses improve patient lives, lawyers promote the rule of law, businesses/governments prevent fraud, and consumers access financial services/fair prices.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employee success.
- We provide an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative, and fun environment where everyone has a part to play.
- We promote a diverse environment with passionate co-workers.
- We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.
- Accommodation or adjustment for disability or other needs can be requested via Applicant Request Support Form or by contacting 1-855-833-5120.
- Qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.