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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in editorial processes and strong communication skills, with a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline. Capable of building relationships and collaborating effectively within diverse teams while contributing to journal strategy and growth.
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PhD In Relevant Scientific DisciplineStrong Editorial SkillsExpertise In MicrobiologyEffective Time ManagementStrong Communication Skills
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Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsNetworking SkillsCollaborative Working StyleAdaptability
Industry Keywords
Research Paper AssessmentAuthor EngagementJournal Strategy DevelopmentContent CommissioningLife Sciences
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess submitted research papers
- Select and collaborate with accomplished referees
- Engage authors throughout the review process and provide outstanding author service
- Commission and edit Review and Perspective articles and other front matter
- Develop and support journal strategy and Cell Press editorial strategy
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond
- Establish relationships with researchers through outreach
- Recruit and commission content
- Travel to scientific conferences and research institutions
- Contribute to Cell Press growth and innovation projects
- Write and edit content for the journal homepage and social media outlets
- Play an active role in the development and implementation of journal strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
- Broad scientific interests, strong editorial skills, and ability to adapt them to new topic areas
- Ability to think critically across a wide range of scientific areas
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to successfully work independently and in a diverse global team
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Collaborative and adaptable working style with flexibility in workflow organization
- Effective time management
- Interest in working on editorial-related projects
- Expertise relevant to microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, infectious disease, environmental microbiology, or other life sciences
- Previous editorial experience is an advantage but is not required
- Cover letter describing interest in the job and how skills and knowledge could contribute to success
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive salary and benefits package
- Healthy work/life balance
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Shared parental leave
- Study assistance
- Sabbaticals
- Medical and Life Insurance
- Long-Service Award
- Marriage and New Baby Gifts
- Festivals and Birthday Gifts
- Annual Medical Check-up
- Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform
- Paid Time Off, including Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave and Gazetted Public Holiday
- Family Care leave, including Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave