Job Description

Are you super organized, skilled at prioritizing?
Do you have great communication skills?
About our team
Elsevier is a global information analytics company that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. We serve the research, academic and clinical communities through the application of technology and analytics to content. Our portfolio of solutions brings together extensive Scientific, Technical and Medical content, powerful analytics, and technologies. We help our corporate customers, R&D professionals, engineers, scientists and commercial marketing leaders, to innovate and commercialize ideas, products and processes.
About the role
Passionate about science but looking for a career beyond the lab? Join the Cell Reports team at Cell Press as an Associate Scientific Editor. We welcome scientists from any area of biology who share our commitment to helping researchers publish their best work. You'll manage the editorial process from submission to publication, working with authors, reviewers, and internal teams to ensure accuracy and quality.
The role involves coordinating production timelines, maintaining standards, and supporting workflow improvements. You'll also have opportunities to mentor colleagues and contribute to innovation in scientific publishing. We're looking for someone with a strong scientific background, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential. At Cell Press, you'll join a global team shaping the future of science communication, with flexible working options and opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities

• Manage the peer review and publication process for a growing open-access journal.
• Collaborate with scientific editors to develop high-quality content across biology.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press.
• Engage with researchers through conferences, events, and site visits.
• Ensure timely and accurate editorial decisions and workflow management.
• Contribute to strategic planning for journal growth and innovation.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in editorial practices.
• Stay informed on publishing trends and digital communication strategies.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a biological discipline.
• Postdoctoral research experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Broad scientific curiosity and commitment to supporting researchers.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, adaptable, and open to experimenting with new ideas.
• Understanding of open-access publishing and digital communication trends.

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 for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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