Scientific Editor,
iScience
We are seeking to add a dynamic and enthusiastic Associate or Scientific Editor to our Health and Translational Sciences team, who shares our passion for helping scientists publish their work in a straightforward and timely way;
iScience
) is an exciting broad scope open access journal from Cell Press publishing in the Life, Health, Environmental, Physical and Social Sciences.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Assess submitted research papers;
• Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions
• Establish relationships with researchers;
• Recruit exciting research papers for submission to iScience and fostering communities of interest;
• Represent the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visits to research institutions;
• Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors;
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.

This is a full-time, in-house editorial position (home-based or hybrid) in our main offices in:

• France;
• United Kingdom;
• United States.

What You Should Bring

• PhD in a life science discipline is a must. Ideally, we are interested in candidates with a strong clinical and translational scientific background;
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not required. We are open to hiring at more senior levels for candidates with appropriate experience;
• Applicants with a professional background such as running a research group or working in industry are specially encouraged to apply;
• Broad scientific interests, a desire to learn, and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues and emerging topics;
• Great interpersonal skills, collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job;
• Strong ability to communicate clearly;
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus;
• Creativity, willingness to experiment, and desire to improve;
• The ability to work well in a diverse team is crucial for the position.

What We Offer
iScience offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working environment that encourages innovation. Applications will be held in the strictest of confidence.

We will consider applications on a rolling basis until
November 19th
. To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter describing why you are interested in this role.

U.S. National Pay Range: $47,900 - $79,900. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer to our US full- and part-time employees working at least 20 hours or more per week:

• 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
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice