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RELX INC Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Medicine in Beijing, China
Are you interested in a career as a scientific editor?
Would you like to be part of a team that delivers scientific publications to a global community?
About our Team
Cell Reports Medicine is a premium open access journal at Cell Press, publishing cutting edge and impactful work from across the spectrum of translation and clinical research. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist, physician scientist or clinician to join the editorial team of Cell Reports Medicine.
We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any clinical or biomedical field and are open to considering candidates at junior and senior levels. Previous editorial experience is an advantage but is not required. Cell Reports Medicine values having a diverse editorial team, and applications from those from minority groups currently under-represented in science are warmly welcomed.
About the Role
The Scientific Editor will be closely involved in all editorial aspects of the journal. You will take ownership of overseeing submissions and performing quality peer review to ensure we publish high-quality content. You will build global relationships with experts in the community to disseminate and discuss practice-changing results from the field. This is a full-time editorial position that is based in proximity to our offices in Cambridge MA USA; London or Oxford UK; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Munich, Germany; Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen, China.
Responsibilities
Recruiting exciting content
Assessing submitted research papers
Selecting and collaborating with referees
Engaging authors throughout the review process and providing outstanding author service
Commissioning and editing review and perspective articles, as well as other front matter
Writing and editing content for the journal homepage and social media outlets
Developing and supporting journal strategy, including supporting the development of strong links between the developing network of cell press open access journals
Building effective working relationships with colleagues across cell press and beyond
Establishing relationships with researchers through outreach to the scientific and clinical communities
Traveling to scientific conferences and research institutions to communicate the journal’s mission to support science
Contributing to cell press growth and innovation projects
Requirements
PhD or MD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
Broad scientific interests
An ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific and clinical issues
Strong communication skills
The ability to work successfully both independently and in a diverse global team
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
Proven strong and global research networks and connections.
Interest in digital communication and publishing 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 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. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.
Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.
Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.
Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.
Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.
Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.
Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday
Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)
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 , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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