Scientific Editor, The Embo Journal

Vor 3 Tagen

Heidelberg, Deutschland European Molecular Biology Laboratory Vollzeit

Administration
- EMBL Heidelberg

Your role

EMBO stands for excellence in the life sciences. We support talented researchers at all stages of their careers in Europe and beyond, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work. EMBO Press encompasses four prestigious scientific research journals, _The EMBO Journal, EMBO Reports, Molecular Systems Biology _and_ EMBO Molecular Medicine_, and runs a fifth_,_ _Life Science Alliance_, in association with Rockefeller University Press and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

EMBO is seeking a highly motivated scientist with broad and international high-level research experience for the role of scientific editor at _The EMBO Journal_. The editor has a diverse set of responsibilities towards ensuring that _The EMBO Journal_ and _EMBO Press_ publish peer-reviewed material of the highest quality and broad general interest. The scientific editor reports to the Head of Scientific Publications_, EMBO Press_.

**Specific responsibilities**
- The transfer of manuscripts that meet EMBO Press publication policies for editorial production.
- Attendance of conferences and visits to research institutions to represent _The EMBO Journal_, EMBO Press, as well as the other EMBO departments.
- The delivery of talks and training programmes

You have
- Completed successful postdoctoral research projects, preferably in one or more of the following fields: Chromatin, Epigenetics & Genomics; Protein Biosynthesis & Quality Control; RNA Biology; Transcription;
- Experience working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, international academic environment;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- A decisive, judicious, detail-oriented, analytical and impartial mind;
- Good organizational skills, multi-tasking, an ability to prioritise and to follow guidelines while working autonomously.

You might also have
- Senior academic qualifications;
- Editorial experience.

Why join us

The EMBO offices are located on the international EMBL life science research campus in Heidelberg, Germany. Heidelberg, home to around 150,000 people, is a lively university city. EMBO is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international science organization. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, pension scheme, medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation and installation and family-related benefits where applicable.

As a non-profit organization, we have an informal and collegial working environment that is inspired by our dedication to working for a common greater good. This position is mostly office-based, with flexible working options available.

What else you need to know

Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years in total, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
- CV/Resumé;
- A short cover letter outlining why you are attracted to the position and how your background and expertise would benefit the journal and EMBO;
- Bibliographic information.

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