Scientific Editor, Cell

Elsevier•Medford, MA

About The Position

Cell has an opening for a full-time scientific editor. If you are a passionate, mission-driven team player who loves thinking broadly about science and wants to have a positive impact, we invite you to apply to join our editorial team . Candidates with experience and expertise in neuroscience, immunology, genetics and genomics, computational biology and AI/ML and/or clinical/translational research are encouraged to apply, but strong candidates from all disciplines who are broadly interested in science covered by the scope of Cell will be considered. Prior editorial experience is a plus, but the position is open to editors at entry level (where no editorial experience is needed) as well as those with editorial experience. We are looking for candidates to based from the Medford, MA USA region but are also open to applicants who would be based from the United Kingdom, Spain, Netherlands and China. About the Team: Launched in 1974, Cell is the flagship journal of Cell Press. The scope of Cell is broad and we publish exciting advances that range from the molecular to the clinical across several different topic areas within the life and biomedical sciences. Cell editors engage with the scientific community to catalyze scientific discovery and promote discourse. We provide scientists with valuable perspectives and candid feedback to help make their work clear, rigorous, and transparent so that readers can understand, trust, and build upon that work. We believe that science can have powerful and positive impacts on the environment, planet, human health and society, so we aim to enable science and scientists, whoever and wherever they are. About the Role: Cell editors engage with the scientific community to catalyze scientific discovery and promote discourse. We provide scientists with valuable perspectives and candid feedback to help make their work clear, rigorous, and transparent so that readers can understand, trust, and build upon that work. We believe that science can have powerful and positive impacts on the environment, planet, human health and society and our mission is to enable science and scientists, whoever and wherever they are.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D. with research experience in an area relevant to the journal. We are especially interested in candidates with a background in neuroscience, immunology, clinical/translational research or genetics/genomics.
Broad interests, love of science, and desire to learn. As an editor, you will need to understand the diverse science covered by Cell, and you will need to appreciate the issues and questions that drive different fields.
A talent for clear communication. Good editors help authors make their message clear, concise, and compelling, so readers know why the science is important and how it will impact their work.
Great interpersonal skills. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job
Strong team player and able to work as part of a group of editors committed to the success of Cell and Cell Press at large
Interest in scientific communication and publishing trends
Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior editorial experience is not necessary but is a plus.

Responsibilities

Editorially evaluate and make decisions on research papers submitted to the journal
Work with authors and reviewers to publish exciting science across a range of topic areas
Engage the scientific community in their labs and at conferences to learn about scientific developments, recruit papers and establish relationships
Work with the Cell team on editorial processes, decision making and collaborative projects
Advocate for science, provide thought leadership, and influence the practice and direction of science and scientific communication.
Build strong relationships with Cell Press journals on content and collaborative projects
Contribute to broader Cell Press and Elsevier initiatives

Benefits

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.
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.
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career.
Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice