Associate Scientific Editor – Life or Food Science

Elsevier

3d•$86,600 - $173,300•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Scientific Editor role is part of the Author Heroes team at STM Journals. This team collaborates with researchers to facilitate the publication of their scientific discoveries, focusing on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. The role involves using scientific expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance the author experience and assist authors in finding suitable publication venues. The position supports a portfolio of over 2700 scientific journals and contributes to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and promoting equitable participation in publishing.

Requirements

PhD in Life or Food Science
Doctoral or post-doctoral experience in Life or Food Science, with a focus on chemistry or health (cancer)
Professional level of written and spoken English
An experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude
A record of having published papers in scientific journals
Technology-savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media, and digital content
Good communication skills and excellent written and spoken English
Ability to build relationships and act as a self-starter
Ability to connect with the scientific community and across Elsevier at different levels within a large international environment
Broad scientific interest and a desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community, including authors, editors, and reviewers

Responsibilities

Evaluating content as a partner to external editors
Improving the editorial process for editors and reviewers iteratively
Engaging closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts
Managing the editorial process for papers, from submission through peer review to the final decision
Helping authors increase their odds of success in being published in another journal if rejected from their first choice
Recruit and manage external editors, holding them to the same standard

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.
Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.
Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.
Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.
Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.
Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.
New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.
Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.
Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.
Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)
Shared parental leave
Study assistance
Sabbaticals