Assistant/Associate Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery

American Association for Cancer Research • Boston, MA

6h

About The Position

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is seeking a scientist with strong research experience and communication skills to join the editorial team of Blood Cancer Discovery. The journal publishes research on leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and associated diseases, emphasizing high-quality and significant work, a rigorous selection process, fast and fair editorial handling, and active promotion of published content.

The Assistant/Associate Editor handles manuscript submissions throughout peer review, commissions reviews and other content, writes and edits for the journal, and promotes it through outreach and networking. The role is a highly visible position within AACR and the broader cancer research community. The position may be based in an AACR office in Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C. Title and salary are commensurate with experience.

Blood Cancer Discovery publishes major advances in leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other hematologic malignancies. Its coverage includes basic, translational, and clinical research advancing understanding of disease mechanisms, identifying therapeutic opportunities, and informing precision medicine, as well as reviews, perspectives, and commentaries on emerging trends, challenges, and future directions in hematologic oncology.

Requirements

• PhD in the biomedical or clinical sciences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be independent and self-motivated, consistently demonstrating initiative and commitment.
• Ability to travel to relevant scientific meetings and research institutions.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Expertise and publication record in hematology, hematooncology, or cancer science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the peer-review process and ensure high-quality, timely handling of submissions.
• Communicate with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal.
• Assist the Deputy Editor with development, composition, and editing of content.
• Stay abreast of the field and develop excellent relationships with the research community.
• Collaborate with the Editors-in-Chief and in-house editorial team to identify and attract exceptional original research, reviews, and special feature content in hematooncology.
• Represent the Journal and AACR at scientific meetings and institutional visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree