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Would you like to be part of a team that delivers scientific publications to a global community?

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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 dynamic scientist to join the Cell Metabolism editorial team and to work with broader Cell Press as a joint member of the Research Integrity and Author Experience team. This will provide a unique opportunity to work primarily with one journal but also become familiar with multiple other Cell Press family journals working across a broad range of scientific topics. We welcome applications from candidates with a strong expertise in metabolism, and we are particularly interested in candidates with translational and/or clinical research experience. To be considered for a Senior role, candidates should have 4 years prior editorial experience. Candidates with less or no editorial experience may be considered for a more junior role.

This joint role is an exciting opportunity to engage with and shape basic and translational metabolism research, while also working more broadly across journals to innovate within the publishing and peer review process. As a member of the Cell Metabolism editorial team, you would be responsible for a broad range of contributions to the journal, including recruiting exciting studies; assessing submitted research papers; selecting and collaborating with top notch referees; identifying emerging topics to commission for review articles; writing and editing content for the journal homepage and social media outlets; and engaging authors throughout the review process. You will play an active role in the development and implementation of journal strategy. As a joint member of our cross-journal team, you will work across our portfolio of biomedical and life science journals. Your role will entail coordinating closely between authors and editors at multiple journals to optimize overall publishing success; working on cross-journal projects and initiatives; assessing submitted research articles and coordinating the peer review process at journals across our portfolio. The job also entails traveling to scientific conferences and research where you will directly interact with the scientific community and hear about cutting-edge research developments

Cell Press is an international organization with primary offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; London; Amsterdam; and Beijing. This is a full-time editorial position based in our Beijing, Shanghai, or Shenzhen, China offices. We support flexible working, and we are open to considering flexible work arrangements for this position.

Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role.

This position is open for candidates at a Senior Editor level (4 years or more of editorial experience). However, we will consider candidates with less or no editorial experience at a more junior level.

Responsibilities

• Assessing submissions and overseeing the peer review and editorial process

• Recruiting exciting research studies and commissioning and manage a pipeline of high-quality reviews and editorial content

• Establishing relationships with researchers and representing the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions

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

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in any area related to the topics that Cell Metabolism covers. MDs with extensive research experience may also be considered.

• Ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues

• Strong communication skills

• Interest in engaging with the scientific community

• Talent for distilling complex concepts and communicating them effectively

• Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative problem-solving mindset

• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance a range of priorities to achieve overall team goals

• The ability to work well in diverse team settings, across time zones and countries

• Very good communication skills, with an interest in science 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.

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