Job Title: Senior Scientific Editor

　　Closing Date: 5th February 2024

　　Are you interested in pursuing a career in scientific publishing?

　　Are you passionate about sustainability?

　　About our Team

　　At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and open access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.

　　About the Role

　　Cell Reports Sustainability publishes cutting-edge research in all areas of sustainability. You will work collaboratively with the Editor-in-Chief and fellow editors in all aspects of the organization and preparation of the journal. The editorial role will focus on sustainable materials, chemistry, technical solutions to sustainability issues and energy systems, but there will be opportunity to handle other areas of sustainability science.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assessing submitted research papers

　　Overseeing the peer review process

　　Establishing relationships with researchers

　　Recruiting exciting research studies and review material

　　Representing Cell Reports Sustainability and Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions

　　Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond

　　Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication

　　Requirements

　　Have a PhD in a relevant discipline (Energy, material science, chemistry, technology, but must have been focused on sustainability)

　　Have broad interests, a love of science, and desire to learn.

　　Have a talent for clear communication

　　Be interested in digital communication and publishing trends

　　Be creative with a willingness to experiment, and desire to improve

　　Have the ability to organize, prioritize, and focus

　　Possess great interpersonal skills

　　To be considered for the Senior Scientific Editor position, extensive previous editorial experience is required, but if you wish to be consider for an Associate Editor position this is not necessary (training will be provided).

　　This is a full-time editorial position. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We are potentially open to flexibility in location .

　　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 remotely from home and our office in a flexible hybrid pattern

　　Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

　　Working for you

　　We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

　　Health care plans and benefits

　　Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy

　　Life assurance and accident policies

　　Comprehensive pension and retirement plans

　　Access to learning and development resources

　　Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

　　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.

　　Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK .

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