Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Physical Science

Senior Scientific Editor, Cell Reports Physical Science, Cell Press

Are you passionate about energy research?

Do you have the flexibility and critical thinking skills needed to learn new areas of research?

About our team

Since 2020, Cell Reports Physical Science has been publishing cutting-edge research across the physical sciences, including chemistry, materials science, energy research, engineering, and related interdisciplinary work. Our global team of seeks a dynamic and ambitious editor with a background in energy research or related fields. Applications from candidates from groups currently or historically under-represented in science are welcomed.

About the role

As a Senior Scientific Editor you will be involved in all editorial functions of the journal. You will be responsible for recruiting manuscripts, managing peer review, and contributing to strategic development within energy research and related disciplines. Working with colleagues within the journal team and the wider Cell Press community, you will deliver world-class service to our authors and advance science by shaping a rapidly growing open access journal.

Responsibilities

• Rapid and rigorous management of the peer review and publication process of a growing open access journal;
• Working with our team of scientific editors to recruit exciting content across energy research and related fields;
• Contributing to and implementing to journal strategy;
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press;
• Traveling internationally to engage with researchers across the communities we serve.
   

Requirements

• Hold a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, such as energy storage materials, photovoltaics, electrocatalysis, or other areas of energy research;
• Broad scientific interests, and the flexibility and enthusiasm to learn about new areas of research;
• Great teamworking skills and the desire to collaborate with colleagues across Cell Press;
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and an aptitude to develop exceptional links with, and influence, global researchers;
• Previous experience in scientific publishing is an advantage;
• Please submit a cover letter and resume/CV with your application.
   

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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, 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.

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