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Editor-in-Chief, Device

RELX•Medford, MA
•$95,300 - $158,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Cell Press is seeking an Editor in Chief to lead the journal Device, a publication focused on applied research supporting cutting-edge technology. Launched in 2023, Device covers diverse disciplines including applied physics, computer science, chemistry, biology, and engineering, aiming to drive integrated, purpose-driven applications. The Editor in Chief will shape the journal's future, lead the editorial team, and ensure Device remains an influential publication grounded in the needs of its global community of authors, readers, and reviewers. This is a full-time editorial position with some flexibility in location, though proximity to Cell Press offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, London, Oxford, Amsterdam, Munich, Beijing, Shanghai, or Shenzhen is advantageous. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

  • Proven research expertise and a broad interest in research across the scope of Device.
  • A deep network of international researchers within the scope of the journal, paired with a proven ability to engage with and influence.
  • Ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
  • Proven organizational, project management, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Extensive Editorial experience is valued.
  • Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in Editorial/Publishing are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Continuing to shape the aims, scope, priorities, and formats for the journal to ensure it remains impactful, topical, cohesive, and of broad appeal.
  • Having managerial responsibilities for the in-house editorial team, and coordinating the rigorous evaluation of submissions to ensure the quality and value of the journal as a forum for the best research, analysis, and ideas.
  • Drawing on an impressive global network of leading researchers to attract world-leading article submissions.
  • Traveling extensively to engage with the global research community and build networks, including through attending conferences and visiting research institutes.
  • Developing and fostering partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press, as well as members of our Operations, Marketing, and Press teams.
  • Contributing to the overall publishing strategy of Cell Press.

Benefits

  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Shared parental leave
  • Study assistance
  • Sabbaticals
  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Wellness platform
  • Headspace subscription
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption support
  • Surrogacy support
  • HSA savings account
  • FSA savings account
  • Dependent care savings account
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Volunteer participation days
  • Employee Resource Group participation days

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