Assistant Editor, Cell Press : Cambridge, MA, United States : Naturejobs

"Cell Press is seeking a full-time scientific Assistant Editor to work on an exciting new broad scope open access journal that champions basic life and physical science.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic scientific editor with a background in the life sciences who shares our passion for helping scientists publish their work in a straightforward and timely way.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assess submitted research papers

• Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions

• Establish relationships with researchers

• Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors

• Recruit exciting research

• Commission review content

• Building effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond

• Representing the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings, and visits to research institutions"