Scientific Editor

Scientific Editor, Newton – the physics journal from Cell Press

Are you interested in a career as a scientific editor?

About our Team

Cell Press is launching Newton, a prestigious new journal to serve physics researchers. The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press physical science journals (including Chem, Joule, Matter and Device). It will serve global researchers, spanning contemporary physics fields and publishing influential research. Cell Press bring editorial excellence, commitment to innovation, unparalleled reach, visibility, and passion for advocacy to all areas of scientific exploration.

About the Role

We are recruiting a scientific editor to be part of this exciting new journal. They will have the unique opportunity to help shape a prominent and vibrant journal, championing their communities.

The roles will report to the Editor in Chief and will contribute to establish the new journal as a sought-after venue to publish the most impactful research. They will handle submitted manuscripts, handling the peer review and all stages of the editorial process up to acceptance, as well as commission and write content.

We are looking for scientists with a PhD in physics. Desirable expertise includes condensed matter, quantum information, optics and photonics, biophysics. Previous editorial experience is not essential.

This is a full-time role for US candidates that will be based in Cambridge MA, with some flexibility on location within the US. We are also hiring one editor in China (see job R73219) and one in either the UK or The Netherlands (R73223).

Responsibilities

• Assessing submitted research papers and handling the peer review process up to acceptance.
• Commissioning and editing review article and other types of content; writing editorials.
• Traveling extensively to attend conferences and visit research institutions.
• Understanding of the needs of the international research community of authors, readers, and reviewers that journal serves.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and contribute to the overall success of Cell Press in the physical sciences.

Requirements

• Have a PhD in physics, ideally with a focus on condensed matter, quantum information, optics and photonics, biophysics. Post-doc experience is welcome but not required.
• Be a critical thinker and be willing to learn and engage with diverse areas within physics.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have great teamworking skills and a collaborative mindset suited to work in a diverse global team.
• Have an interest in publishing trends and scientific communication.
• Have proven organizational and time management skills, and an ability to work independently.

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for interest in the position (applications without cover letter will not be considered). We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

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 remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style

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 technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

We are 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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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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