Associate Scientific Editor

Author Heroes - Associate Scientific Editor (Life or Health Sciences)
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Do you have a genuine interest in science and are you looking to support researchers in scholarly publication?
Within our Science, Technology and Medical Journal (STMJ) division, the Author Heroes team uses scientific expertise and problem-solving skills to improve the author experience and help authors find a suitable home for their paper.
Our Associate Scientific Editors:
- Evaluate content as a partner to external editors,
- Iteratively improve on the editorial process for editors and reviewers,
- Engage closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts,
- Help authors increase their odds of success to be published in another journal if rejected from their first choice.
Content evaluation is based on questions such as: is the article submitted within the aims and scope of the journal(s); does the science make sense; do the results support the main conclusions; have the authors chosen an appropriate method; is the manuscript of sufficient quality; Is this the right journal for this work, or could the authors improve their manuscript to increase their odds of success at another journal?
Our Editors offer authors guidance and ensure a smooth overall experience for authors who submit to our journals.
Roles in our team are located at any one of our global locations, primarily: Oxford, Amsterdam, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen.
What you should bring:
- PhD in Life or Health Sciences
- An experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude
- Record of having published papers in scientific journals
- Technology savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media and digital content
- Good communication skills and excellent written and spoken English
- Relationship builder and self-starter; ability to build relationships both within the scientific community as well as within Elsevier on different levels within a large international environment
- Broad scientific interest and desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community: authors, editors and reviewers
What we offer:
- We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.
With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that 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.
- We support flexibility in everything we do: Working remotely from home or in our office in a hybrid style and working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day
- We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed.
Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play.
Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.
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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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