Editor in Chief, Physical Sciences Open Access

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?

Would you like to lead a prestigious journal in the growing Cell Press journal portfolio?
 

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

As the Editor-in-Chief of Cell Reports Physical Science, you will assume overall responsibility for setting the journal’s scientific scope and determining its editorial direction.  You will lead and further develop the editorial team at the journal.  You will also be responsible for ensuring the quality and quantity of the research articles published in the journal and will work with the publishing director on the strategic development of the journal ensuring that business goals are met.  You will be expected to travel to attend conferences, seminars, and scientific meetings and to build a broad network of domestic and international contacts.  The Editor-in-Chief will also need to develop and foster partnerships with members of the production, marketing, press and advertising teams, as well as with other editorial teams at Cell Press, and to contribute to the overall publishing strategy of Cell Press. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a prestigious and rapidly growing journal in the vibrant and growing Cell Press journal portfolio. 

The position can be based in the UK, Amsterdam or China, where the Cell Press offices are located, and will report to the Open Access Publishing Director at Cell Press.

Responsibilities:

• Refining and developing the strategic focus of the journal
• Ensuring that the key strategic objectives of the title are met
• Managing a team of scientific editors
• Establishing relationships with and continuing to build the advisory board
• Managing day-to-day operations at the journal
• Reaching out to the community and recruiting exciting papers within the scope of the journal
• Collaborating on defining production workflows, marketing, social media and website

Requirements:

• Have a Ph.D. in any field covered by the journal
• Have extensive editorial experience
• Have a broad interest across the full spectrum of chemistry/physics/materials science
• Have an established network with the research community
• Have excellent project and/or people management skills
• Be interested in engaging with the scientific community

Work in a way that works for you
 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 remotely from home and in the office in a flexible, hybrid style
• 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, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
 

• Health care plans and benefits
• Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Life assurance and accident policies
• Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
• Access to learning and development resources
  Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

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.