Senior Scientific Editor

Cell Press

Beijing, China
Expertise in heterogeneous catalysis
Editorial experience
Develop and execute journal strategy
The Senior Editor will support the Editor-in-Chief to develop and execute journal strategy in China, based on deep understanding of the specific domestic research environment, needs of scientific community, and a strong network

Job Summary

  • The Senior Editor will support the Editor-in-Chief to develop and execute journal strategy in China, based on deep understanding of the specific domestic research environment, needs of scientific community, and a strong network.
  • Responsibilities include shaping journal strategy and scope, editorial assessment of manuscripts, management of peer review and decision-making, upholding editorial standards and ethics, community engagement and representation of the journal, and collaboration with teams across Cell Press.
  • The company promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.

Matching Summary

The Senior Editor will support the Editor-in-Chief to develop and execute journal strategy in China, based on deep understanding of the specific domestic research environment, needs of scientific community, and a strong network.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expertise in heterogeneous catalysis
  • Editorial experience
  • Develop and execute journal strategy
  • Evaluate submitted manuscripts
  • Manage peer review process
  • Uphold editorial standards and ethics

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for chemistry
  • Strong network of researchers
  • Conceptual and critical thinking
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Teamworking skills

Key Requirements

  • Proven scientific expertise in heterogeneous catalysis
  • Appropriate editorial experience
  • Strong network of leading international researchers
  • Availability to travel frequently

Work Rights

Not specified

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