Editorial Section Manager - Heliyon (A Cell Press All-Science journal)
Posted 6 hours 40 minutes ago by Elsevier
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
. About our Team: Review newly submitted manuscripts for ethical and scientific compliance and completeness. Review to-be-accepted manuscripts for adherence to our publishing and ethical standards. Spot-check the performance of external academic editors and provide structured feedback to internal colleagues. Support technical queries from external editors. Contribute to the systematic chasing of pending tasks and the management of a backlog. Assist in the editorial process as required as the journal evolves. Requirements Have a BSc degree (or equivalent) in life, medical, social or physical sciences. Possess an enthusiastic attitude, great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Be able to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize individually. Have great interpersonal skills within an international team. Be able to work equally well collaboratively or individually without continuous supervision in an ever-changing environment Be PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel). 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 for you: We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits 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 Save As You Earn share option scheme Travel Season ticket loan Electric Vehicle Scheme Optional Dental Insurance Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave Employee Assistance Programme 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 scheme via Perks at Work 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. 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About the Role We are seeking an Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon , an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. This is an exciting opportunity for university graduates to start their career in scientific publishing. Reporting to a Deputy Editorial Team Leader, the Editorial Section Manager will be part of our editorial support teams in the United Kingdom, China and India with the primary responsibility of coordinating the flow of new and revised manuscripts from submission through publication. Scientific literacy in the life, medical, physical or social sciences is required for the role. Responsibilities Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. 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