Scientific Editor

Elsevier

17h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced editor to join the Trends Open editorial team and the Cell Press Physical Science portfolio of journals. In this unique joint role, you will be exposed to a wide range of innovative chemistry, materials, and energy research. As a member of the editorial team of Trends Open, our Open Access multidisciplinary Review journal, you will engage with researchers to publish high-quality reviews and commentary across the physical, chemical, Earth, applied, and engineering sciences. You will also shape the research and analyses submitted to and published by journals across our Physical Science portfolio. We value diverse editorial teams and applications from candidates from minority groups currently under-represented in science are warmly welcomed. We are especially interested in candidates with strong expertise in fields such as materials research including solar, battery, or broad condensed matter, application-driven chemistry research including materials chemistry, synthesis, and heterogenous catalysis, or machine learning applications to physical science. You will be closely engaged in all aspects of editorial work at Cell Press. As a member of the Trends Open team, you will work directly with the Editor in Chief to develop the very best review articles that span the physical sciences. As a member of the Cross-Journal editorial team, you will also work with journals across our Physical Science portfolio to evaluate and publish rigorous field-shaping research. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and a wide interest in science outside of one’s own area of expertise. This is a full-time editorial position.

Requirements

PhD with a focus on research areas such as materials research (including solar, battery, or broad condensed matter), application-driven chemistry research (including materials chemistry, synthesis, and heterogenous catalysis), or machine learning applications to physical science.
A genuine passion for science and scientific communication.
Strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to time management and organization.
Ability to work both in a team dynamic and independently, impartially, and proactively.
A can-do attitude accompanied by a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach.
Strong communication skills and a wide interest in science outside of one’s own area of expertise.

Nice To Haves

Prior editorial experience is highly recommended.
Preference given to candidates located near our US, Amsterdam or London offices.

Responsibilities

Identify key authors and research topics where a review will benefit the research community.
Evaluate research manuscripts against journals’ requirements for reporting critical field-shaping research
Manage a pipeline of high-quality Review and research articles across broad fields, managing their peer review and editorial processes.
Edit manuscripts to enhance scientific messaging and clarity.
Work alongside the Editor-in-Chief and Cell Press editorial family to grow visibility of Trends Open.
Represent the journal at conferences and public forums, promoting its impact and engaging with the wider scientific community.
Execute AI- and data-driven innovations and experiments to meet the evolving needs of the research community.

Benefits

Healthy work/life balance
Numerous wellbeing initiatives
Shared parental leave
Study assistance
Sabbaticals
Flexible hours
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, paternity and shared parental leave
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
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