Scientific Editor

We are especially interested in candidates with strong expertise in fields such as materials research including solar, battery, or broad condensed matter, application-driven chemistry research including materials chemistry, synthesis, and heterogenous catalysis, or machine learning applications to physical science. You will be closely engaged in all aspects of editorial work at Cell Press. As a member of the Trends Open team, you will work directly with the Editor in Chief to develop the very best review articles that span the physical sciences. As a member of the Cross-Journal editorial team, you will also work with journals across our Physical Science portfolio to evaluate and publish rigorous field-shaping research as described below. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and a wide interest in science outside of one's own area of expertise. This is a full-time editorial position, with preference given to candidates located near our US, Amsterdam or London 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

• Identify key authors and research topics where a review will benefit the research community.
• Evaluate research manuscripts against journals' requirements for reporting critical field-shaping research
• Manage a pipeline of high-quality Review and research articles across broad fields, managing their peer review and editorial processes.
• Edit manuscripts to enhance scientific messaging and clarity.
• Work alongside the Editor-in-Chief and Cell Press editorial family to grow visibility of Trends Open.
• Represent the journal at conferences and public forums, promoting its impact and engaging with the wider scientific community.
• Execute AI- and data-driven innovations and experiments to meet the evolving needs of the research community.
  
  PhD with a focus on research areas mentioned above
• Prior editorial experience is highly recommended.
• A genuine passion for science and scientific communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to time management and organization.
• Ability to work both in a team dynamic and independently, impartially, and proactively.
• A can-do attitude accompanied by a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach.
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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 with us We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it. Working for you At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits specific to the UK region that we are delighted to offer:
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work