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RELX INC Deputy Editor, iScience in Shanghai, China
Are you an experienced Editor with managerial experience?
Are you ready for the next step in your editorial career?
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 Press is looking for a future leader to help us take iScience, an exciting broad scope open access journal publishing in the life, physical, health, earth and social sciences, to the next level.
We are seeking to add a dynamic and enthusiastic Deputy Editor who shares our vision for bringing interdisciplinary communities together, and for helping scientists publish their work in a straightforward and timely way.
Responsibilities
Helping the Lead Editors to manage an expanding team
Directly managing a group of editors in the Physical Sciences
Developing journal strategy and its implementation.
Assessing submitted research papers
Overseeing the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions
Establishing relationships with researchers
Recruiting exciting research papers for submission to iScience
Commissioning review content and Special Issues
Representing the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visit research institutions
Working collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors
Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
Requirements
PhD in a Physical Science discipline is a must.
A minimum of 4 years previous editorial experience is also a must.
Applicants with a professional background such as running a research group or working in industry are also encouraged.
Previous management experience is desirable but not required. However, candidates will be required to show aptitude towards being people leaders.
Broad scientific interests, a desire to learn, and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues. As a scientific editor, you will need to develop an understanding of the diverse areas covered by the journal, as well as be open to exciting emerging topics.
Great interpersonal skills. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job.
Strong ability to communicate clearly.
Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus.
Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve.
The ability to work well in a team.
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.
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