Associate Scientific Editor – Life or Food Science

Associate Scientific Editor – Life or Food Science Are You a PhD holder? Would you like to use your PhD and experience as an author to support researchers in scholarly publication?   About our Team At STM Journals, we collaborate with researchers to facilitate the publication of their impactful scientific discoveries, with a focus on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. In support of our portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and Open Access scientific journals, you will actively contribute to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing. About the Role The role of Associate Scientific Editor sits within the Author Heroes team. Members of our team use scientific expertise and problem-solving skills to improve the author experience and 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; Managing the editorial process for papers, from submission through peer review to the final decision; Helping authors increase their odds of success in being published in another journal if rejected from their first choice. Recruit and manage external editors, holding them to the same standard Requirements PhD in Life or Food Science. We are especially interested in candidates with doctoral or post-doctoral experience in these fields and a focus on chemistry or health (cancer) Demonstrate a professional level of written and spoken English Demonstrate an experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude; Have 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 with 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 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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive 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: Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents. Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company. Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones. Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement. Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance. Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges. Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority. Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support. Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment. New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood. Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates. Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays. Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai) 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. If performed in New York City, the base pay range is $103,900 - $173,300.U.S. National Base Pay Range: $86,600 - $144,400. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. 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We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. We support continuous discovery and uphold the highest standards of content integrity, reliability, and reproducibility so the communities we serve can advance their field of science, healthcare or innovation with confidence. By combining high-quality content with powerful analytics, we transform complexity into clarity and deliver mission-critical insights that help professionals make better decisions when it matters most. We deliver insights that help research institutions, governments, and funders achieve their goals. We help researchers discover and share knowledge, collaborate, and accelerate innovation. We help librarians provide verified, quality information to universities. We help innovators turn knowledge into new products. We help health professionals improve patient care and educators train the next generation of doctors and nurses. Connecting quality content and innovative technologies, we make progress go further and happen faster. And by championing inclusion and sustainability, we ensure progress benefits all. With 9,500 employees, over 2,300 technologists in 5 major tech hubs, and more than 60 locations across the globe, we are committed to supporting the scientific and healthcare communities around the world. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across technology, commercial, business, and early career jobs. If you are looking for a career that inspires progress in science, innovation and health, and allows you to grow every day, find your team at Elsevier. Elsevier is part of RELX Group. Let’s shape progress together. Join us. elsevier.com/about/careers