Would you love to work directly with the scientific community and hear about cutting-edge research?

Do you have critical thinking skills and the willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research?

About our Team

We are looking for a dynamic scientist to join the Cell Press Life and Biomedical science portfolio. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and unique team where you may primarily work with a specific journal that aligns with your research expertise while becoming familiar with multiple other Cell Press family journals across a broad range of scientific topics, supporting editors and authors to optimize overall publishing success, and working on cross-journal projects and initiatives for Cell Press. We are especially interested in candidates with a strong expertise in immunology, microbiology, stem cell biology, cancer biology, and/or biotechnology but encourage applications from all research backgrounds in the life and biomedical sciences.

About the Role

You will be closely engaged in all aspects of editorial work at Cell Press, an international organization. This is a full-time editorial position, and we have a preference for candidates located near our Beijing, Shanghai, or Shenzhen offices.

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.

Responsibilities

Establishing relationships with diverse editorial teams

Assessing submitted research papers and overseeing the peer review and editorial process

Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond

Guiding authors through various aspects of the publishing process

Establishing relationships with researchers and representing Cell Press at scientific meetings and visits to research institutions

Contributing to broader Cell Press initiatives to shape the future of science communication

Requirements

Ph.D. in any area mentioned above

Passion to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues, with a willingness to learn and absorb new areas of research

Ability to work flexibly and creatively, with a willingness to experiment and a desire to enhance author service

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with a collaborative problem-solving mindset

Interest in engaging with the scientific community

Talent for distilling complex concepts and communicating them effectively

Strong ability to communicate clearly, with an interest in science communication and publishing trends  

Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus to achieve overall team goals

Work in a way that works for you 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. 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.

Working for you

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:

Medical and Life Insurance: Coverage for Medical and life risk.

Long-Service Award: Recognition for loyalty and dedication.

Marriage and New Baby Gifts: Celebratory tokens for special life events.

Festivals and Birthday Gifts: Spreading joy on occasions that matter.

Annual Medical Check-up: Prioritizing employee well-being through regular health check-ups.

Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform: Personalized benefits accessible through a user-friendly platform.

Paid Time Off: Annual Leave, Flex Family Care Leave, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave, Medical and Hospitalization Leave, Examination Leave Gazetted Public Holiday

Family Care leave (Maternity/Paternity Leave and Adoption Leave)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. 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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