Scientific Editor, Chemical Science

Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 37,135.00 GBP Annual

Scientific Editor - Chemical Science What you'll be doing

• Assess manuscripts submitted to Chemical Science and make editorial recommendations.
• Support Associate Editors throughout the peer review process to ensure a high quality author experience.
• Monitor publishing workflows and help maintain efficient publication times.
• Commission content and engage with leading researchers to attract high quality submissions.
• Support themed collections, journal development activities and marketing initiatives.
• Build relationships with authors, reviewers, Editorial Board members and the wider research community.
• Use publication and market data to inform the journal's development strategy.
• Represent the RSC at conferences, meetings and other community engagement activities.

What we're looking for Essential Qualifications

• A good honours degree in a scientific discipline, ideally chemistry or a related subject.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to make sound, evidence based decisions.
• A collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable Qualifications

• Postgraduate research experience.
• Experience in STM publishing.
• Experience working with academic editors or similar stakeholders.

EEO Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role who have a substantial physical or mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day to day tasks.