Deputy Editor, Joule

Are you a dynamic individual with editorial and publishing expertise?
 

Are you interested in pursuing a career in scientific publishing?
 

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
 

We are looking for a new Deputy Editor on the editorial team of the Cell Press journal Joule. Since its launch in 2017 Joule has quickly become established as one of the world's leading forums for cutting edge energy research and insightful analysis and commentary.

The Deputy Editor will be closely involved with all editorial aspects of the journal, taking a leadership role with responsibilities for helping to coordinate the editorial team and shaping and implementing a journal strategy that ensures Joule remains topical, distinctive, impactful and agenda-setting.

Our North America editorial office is in Cambridge MA; we also consider working primarily remotely from home.
 

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role in the editorial team, coordinating workflow, mentoring team members, and deputizing for the Editor in Chief

• Rigorously evaluating submissions against Joule's demanding requirements for reporting breakthrough energy-first research

• Building global networks and commissioning world-leading submissions (including insightful front matter articles)

• Shaping and implementing a journal strategy that ensures Joule remains topical, distinctive, impactful and agenda-setting

• Collaborating with Cell Press colleagues to broaden our footprint and ensure we continue to meet the needs of the research communities we serve

• Leading strategic projects spanning Cell Press

• Traveling to participate in international conferences and visit top research institutes to engage with researchers

Requirements

• Proven successful senior editorial & research experience relevant to Joule. Research experience (and proven ability in influencing the community, and handling manuscripts) in batteries is advantageous.

• Possess a passion for sustainable energy research across the scope of Joule, and proven ability forming links with, and influencing, global energy researchers

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and people management skills

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. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
 

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 tech