Job Summary

The Associate Scientific Editor will join the Author Heroes team, helping authors navigate the publishing journey and find the most suitable home for their research. In this role, you will use your scientific expertise, editorial judgement, and communication skills to support authors, enhance editorial processes, and contribute to the publication of high-quality scientific content.

Responsibilities
Evaluating content as a partner to external editors
Improving the editorial process for editors and reviewers iteratively
Engaging closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts
Managing the editorial process for papers, from submission through peer review to the final decision
Helping authors increase their odds of success in being published in another journal if rejected from their first choice
Recruit and manage external editors, holding them to the same standard

Content evaluation is based on questions such as:
Is the article submitted within the aims and scope of the journal(s)
Does the science make sense
Do the results support the main conclusions
Have the authors chosen an appropriate method
Is the manuscript of sufficient quality
Is this the right journal for this work,



or could the authors improve their manuscript to increase their odds of success at another journal

Our Editors offer authors guidance and ensure a smooth overall experience for authors who submit to our journals.

Requirements
Demonstrate a qualified level of written and spoken English
Demonstrate an experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude
Have a record of having published papers in scientific journals
Stay technology-savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media, and digital content
Exhibit valuable communication skills and excellent written and spoken English
Build relationships and act as a self-starter. Be able to connect with the scientific community and across Elsevier at different levels within a large international setting
Show broad scientific interest and a desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community, including authors, editors, and reviewers

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📌 Associate Scientific Editor Chennai
🏢 Elsevier
📍 Chennai