Associate/Scientific Editor (Microbiology)

TL;DR

Associate/Scientific Editor (Microbiology): Evaluating and developing research papers across microbiology and life sciences with an accent on the peer review process and author collaboration. Focus on assessing the novelty and impact of submissions and recruiting high-quality research articles for iScience.

Location: London or Oxford only

Company

A global leader in information and analytics that helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes.

What you will do

• Assess the novelty and impact of submitted research papers.
• Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions.
• Recruit research papers and review articles for submission to iScience.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with global researchers.
• Represent iScience and Cell Press at scientific meetings and research institutions.
• Collaborate with academic editorial board members and internal editors.

Requirements

• PhD in a life science discipline, particularly Microbiology.
• Must be based in London or Oxford.
• Editorial experience of 2+ years for candidates applying at the Scientific Editor level.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel and work with teams across different geographies and time zones.

Nice to have

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience with data analysis or statistical approaches.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, agile, collaborative, and innovative work environment.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• Private medical benefits, health screening, and eye care vouchers.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Access to extensive learning and development resources.
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work.