Elsevier
Deputy Editor, Cell Reports
Are you an experienced Scientific Editor looking to develop your career?
Do you have a real passion for Science?
About Our Team Cell Reports is a leading open-access journal from Cell Press. We publish cutting edge and impactful work across all of biology.
About the Role We are looking for a Deputy Editor to help shape the future of Cell Reports. You will support the Editor-in-Chief, manage a team of editors, and contribute to journal strategy. You will also engage with the scientific community, oversee peer review, and help develop editorial content. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in any area related to the topics that Cell Reports covers. Candidates should have extensive editorial experience, strong communication skills, with an interest in managing a team, engaging with the scientific community, and the ability to work well in diverse team settings.
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. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.
Locations: Cambridge, MA (US) London, Oxford (UK), Amsterdam (NL), or Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai (CN)
Responsibilities
Supporting the Editor‑in‑Chief and managing scientific editors
Contributing to journal strategy and development
Overseeing peer review and editorial decisions
Commissioning and editing Reviews and Perspectives
Building relationships with researchers and institutions
Representing the journal at conferences and events
Improving editorial workflows and author experience
Requirements
Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of biology
Have at least 5 years of editorial experience
Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus
Display exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Able to evaluate a wide range of scientific topics
Have interest in science communication and publishing trends
Are comfortable working independently and in diverse teams
Can travel for conferences and business-based needs, international and domestic
Benefits
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
Annual Paid Time Off, up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
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.
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U.S. National Base Pay Range: $84,900 - $141,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
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Are you an experienced Scientific Editor looking to develop your career?
Do you have a real passion for Science?
About Our Team Cell Reports is a leading open-access journal from Cell Press. We publish cutting edge and impactful work across all of biology.
About the Role We are looking for a Deputy Editor to help shape the future of Cell Reports. You will support the Editor-in-Chief, manage a team of editors, and contribute to journal strategy. You will also engage with the scientific community, oversee peer review, and help develop editorial content. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in any area related to the topics that Cell Reports covers. Candidates should have extensive editorial experience, strong communication skills, with an interest in managing a team, engaging with the scientific community, and the ability to work well in diverse team settings.
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. We will consider applications on a rolling basis.
Locations: Cambridge, MA (US) London, Oxford (UK), Amsterdam (NL), or Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai (CN)
Responsibilities
Supporting the Editor‑in‑Chief and managing scientific editors
Contributing to journal strategy and development
Overseeing peer review and editorial decisions
Commissioning and editing Reviews and Perspectives
Building relationships with researchers and institutions
Representing the journal at conferences and events
Improving editorial workflows and author experience
Requirements
Have a Ph.D. in a relevant field of biology
Have at least 5 years of editorial experience
Experience managing or mentoring others is a plus
Display exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Able to evaluate a wide range of scientific topics
Have interest in science communication and publishing trends
Are comfortable working independently and in diverse teams
Can travel for conferences and business-based needs, international and domestic
Benefits
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
Annual Paid Time Off, up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
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.
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams.
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $84,900 - $141,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
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