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Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Press Blue (Physical Science)
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Full-Time
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$59K - $99K
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Research
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August 30th, 2026
Publishing
Research
Edtech.com's Summary
Elsevier is hiring an Associate Scientific Editor for Cell Press Blue, a new multidisciplinary open access journal. The role involves developing editorial partnerships, evaluating submissions, and driving initiatives to promote the journal's growth and impact within the scientific community.
Highlights
- Develop and foster partnerships with Cell Press editorial teams and other departments including production, marketing, press, and advertising.
- Conduct editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure quality and value.
- Expand the journal's appeal by attracting influential article submissions and developing topical content.
- Network extensively with national and international researchers and attend scientific conferences and research institutes.
- Support the broader research ecosystem at Cell Press.
- Require proven research expertise in physical science; material science background is beneficial but not mandatory.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
- Conceptual and critical thinking about diverse scientific issues is needed.
- U.S. base pay range: $59,200-$98,600 with geographic differentials applicable.
- Employment is with Elsevier, a global leader in information, analytics, and scientific publishing.
Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Press Blue (Physical Science) Full Description
Location: Boston, London, Amsterdam.
About our Team
Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles Cell, Cancer Cell and Chem, as well as our premium open access journal Cell Press Blue. We bring editorial excellence, commitment to innovation, unparalleled reach, visibility, and passion for advocacy to all areas of scientific exploration.
About the Role
Cell Press has recently launched a new journal, Cell Press Blue, to serve as its premium open access offering. The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series of journals. We are seeking an Associate Scientific Editor to join the team and help nurture its rapid development. Working closely with the Editor-in-Chief for physical science, the new Editor will have the unique opportunity to shape a prominent and vibrant new journal, taking responsibility for being the primary point of contact with one or more of our sister journals, developing multiple areas in the journal, and driving new initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Developing and fostering partnerships with other editorial teams at Cell Press, members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams.
- Undertaking editorial evaluation of submissions to ensure the quality and value of the journal.
- Developing a broad appeal, impactful, topical, and cohesive journal.
- Drawing on and developing a network of leading researchers to attract influential article submissions.
- Traveling extensively to attend relevant conferences and visit leading research institutes.
- Playing an important role supporting the wider research ecosystem at Cell Press.
Requirements
- Proven research expertise relevant to physical science; a background in material science would be beneficial but not essential.
- Ability to effectively network and communicate with national and international researchers.
- Ability to think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific issues.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, Elsevier helps 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.
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $59,200-$98,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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