Editorial Assistant

**Position**:Editorial Assistant**

**Department**: International Journal of Cancer

**Code number**:2023-0155

The German Cancer Research Center is the largest biomedical research institution in Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, we operate an extensive scientific program in the field of cancer research.

The International Journal of Cancer is the official publication of the Union for International Cancer Control and its editorial office is located at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, Germany.

**Job description**:

- Support the Associate Editors during the review process
- Review incoming manuscripts according to the journal's guidelines and requirements
- Invite reviewers, check submitted reviews and commit decisions
- Communicate regularly with authors and reviewers
- Provide secretarial assistance to the Managing Editor
- Update the reviewer database
- Assist with social media posting

**Requirements**:

- Education level not higher than bachelor's degree
- Interest in scientific publications and communication
- Excellent command of English
- Knowledge of main basic computer software
- Skills in internet research
- Previous experience in an editorial office is an asset
- Knowledge of ScholarOne software is also an advantage
- Organized, attentive to details, communicative, and willing to work in a team

**We offer**:

- Interesting, versatile workplace
- International, attractive working environment
- Campus with modern state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Salary according to TV-L including social benefits
- Possibility to work part-time
- Flexible working hours
- Comprehensive further training program

**Important notice**:
**Earliest Possible Start Date**: 02.10.2023

**Duration**: The position is limited until 31.12.2024.

The position can in principle be part-time.

**Application Deadline**:30.05.2023

**Contact**:
Dr. Franca Bianchini
Phone +49 (0) 6221/42-4800

The DKFZ is committed to increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified female applicants are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.