Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Medicine
About The Position
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist, physician-scientist, or clinician to join the editorial team of Cell Reports Medicine. Cell Reports Medicine is a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing impactful research across the full spectrum of translational and clinical science. Our mission is to advance discoveries that bridge fundamental biology and clinical application, with the potential to directly influence patient care and global health. As a Scientific Editor, you will play a central role in shaping the journal’s scientific direction and content. You will oversee the peer review process, engage closely with authors and reviewers, and contribute to defining and advancing the journal’s editorial strategy.
Requirements
- A PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
- Broad interest across translational and clinical research
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicine
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international team
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trends
Nice To Haves
- Established research networks (preferred, particularly for more senior candidates)
Responsibilities
- Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across translational and clinical research
- Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency
- Select and collaborate with expert reviewers
- Engage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experience
- Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter content
- Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio
- Represent the journal at conferences and through institutional visits
- Contribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social media
- Collaborate with colleagues across Cell Press on cross-journal initiatives and innovation projects
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
