Associate Scientific Editor iScience - Cell Press Are You a PhD holder Are you passionate about sharing accurate and valuable research results for the benefit of science society and the authors About our Team Cell Press part of Elsevier s STM Journals collaborates with researchers to publish impactful scientific discoveries through rigorous peer review ethics and reproducibility We support over 50 hybrid and open access journals contributing to advancements in science health outcomes and equitable publishing We are expanding our team of scientific editors for iScience an interdisciplinary open access journal covering life health physical earth and social sciences We collaborate closely with authors editors reviewers and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology we help global research communities discover evaluate and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives About the Role We are looking for a curious motivated scientist with broad interests across the life sciences to join us as an Associate Scientific Editor This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting clear timely and inclusive scientific communication It offers an exciting opportunity to begin or grow an editorial career while helping shape the direction and success of a leading interdisciplinary journal Responsibilities Assess the novelty and impact of the submitted research papers Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions Establish relationships with researchers Recruit exciting research papers for submission to iScience Commission review articles Represent the iScience and Cell Press at scientific meetings and visit research institutions Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and internal editors Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond Requirements PhD in a life science discipline and post-doctoral experience is a plus Deep knowledge and research experience in one of the following areas- Neuroscience or Cell Biology Experience in statistical analysis will be an added advantage Broad scientific interests a desire to learn and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues As an associate scientific editor you will need to develop an understanding of the diverse areas covered by an interdisciplinary journal as well as be open to exciting emerging topics Great interpersonal skills Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job Strong ability to communicate clearly in a customer-focused role and attentive with good written and verbal communication skills in English Strong ability to organize prioritize and focus Creativity willingness to experiment and desire to improve The ability to work well in a team which is spread across geography time zones and willingness to travel Work in a way that works for you 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 Working flexible hours - 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