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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong editorial skills and scientific expertise in microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, and infectious disease, while effectively managing relationships and communication with authors and colleagues. Capable of developing and implementing journal strategies to support growth and innovation in the life sciences.
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PhD In Relevant Scientific DisciplineStrong Editorial SkillsScientific Expertise In MicrobiologyEffective Time ManagementCollaborative Working Style
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Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsExcellent Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityNetworking Skills
Industry Keywords
Life SciencesInfectious DiseaseEnvironmental MicrobiologyResearch Paper AssessmentJournal Strategy Development
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess submitted research papers
- Select and collaborate with 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 developing and implementing 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
- Great communication skills and strong scientific expertise in microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, infectious disease, environmental microbiology, or another area of life sciences
- Previous editorial experience is advantageous but 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: 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)