Scientific Editor

About the Role

Within our STMJ division, the Author Heroes team uses scientific expertise and problem-solving skills to improve the author experience. We help authors find a suitable home for their paper.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating content as a partner to external editors;
• Improving the editorial process for editors and reviewers iteratively;
• Engaging closely with authors to help them improve their manuscripts;
• Helping 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?

Requirements

• Hold a PhD in Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health and Medical Sciences or Social Sciences (especially Economics);
• Demonstrate an experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude;
• Maintain a record of having published papers in scientific journals;
• Stay technology savvy, familiar with online platforms, social media, and digital content;
• Exhibit good communication skills and excellent written and spoken English;
• Build relationships and act as a self-starter. Be able to connect the scientific community and across Elsevier at different levels within a large international environment;
• Show broad scientific interest and a desire to serve and help customers in the scientific and clinical community, including authors, editors, and reviewers.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
• Access to learning and development resources