Scientific Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Engage in the recruitment of compelling research papers and reviews for submission to iScience.

• Cultivate communities of interest.

• Evaluate submitted research papers.

• Supervise the peer review process for both direct submissions and transferred contributions.

• Forge strong relationships with researchers.

• Represent the journal and Cell Press at scientific conferences and research institutions.

• Collaborate with academic editorial board members and fellow editors.

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.

⛳️ Requirements

• A PhD in Life or Health Sciences is essential.

• Proficiency in Medical/Health Sciences, complemented by a robust translational scientific background and network.

• Prior editorial experience is preferred but not mandatory.

• Relevant experience for more senior levels may be taken into account.

• A professional background, such as leading a research group or working in the industry, is encouraged.

• A wide array of scientific interests and a strong desire to learn.

• Capability to think critically about diverse scientific challenges.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and focus skills.

• Creativity, openness to experimentation, and a desire for improvement.

• Ability to thrive in a diverse team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthy work/life balance initiatives.

• 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.