Associate Scientific Editor - Physical/Earth/Environmental science

Are You a PhD holder?

Would you like to use your PhD and experience as an author to support researchers in scholarly publication?

About our team
- iScience_ is a peer-reviewed journal from Cell Press that provides a platform for original research in the life, physical, earth, social, and health sciences. We aim to fuel interdisciplinary thinking and consider research with significant contribution to a relevant field combined with robust results and underlying methodology.

About the role
We are seeking an entry-level editor with PhD degree in any area related to Physical/Earth/Environmental science, with excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to evaluate research critically while working effectively in a team. At iScience, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you bring curiosity, commitment, and a passion for science, we encourage you to apply—even if you do not meet every requirement. In this role,



you will support the commissioning, acquisition, and recruitment of manuscripts in physical science field. You will also help to shape the journal by managing submissions, coordinating peer review, and engaging with the scientific community. You will work closely with a team-oriented team dedicated to advancing open science and interdisciplinary research.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience will contribute to iScience.

Responsibilities:
- Recruiting exciting research studies, commissioning and managing a pipeline of high-quality content across physical/earth/environmental science areas.-
- Establishing relationships with researchers and representing the journal and Cell Press through outreaches to research communities and recruit exciting papers.- Building connections with authors and reviewers by traveling to scientific conferen

📌 Associate Scientific Editor (Chennai)
🏢 Elsevier
📍 Chennai