Scientific Editor, The Embo Journal
Vor 6 Tagen
Administration
- EMBL Heidelberg
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 UniversityPress and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
Your role
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: Neuroscience, Immunology, Apoptosis; other areas within the journals’ scope are also welcome;
- Experience working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, international academic environment, ideally in multiple countries;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
- A decisive, judicious, detail-oriented, analytical and impartial mind;
- Good organizational and multi-tasking skills, an ability to prioritise and to follow guidelines while working autonomously and under tight deadlines.
You might also have
- Senior academic qualifications and experience as principal investigator;
- Editorial experience;
- Training experience in an academic setting.
Why join us
EMBO is a non-profit organization with a collegial working environment inspired by our dedication to working for a common greater good. Our recently expanded 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 organisation. 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.
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 9 years in total, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
The Scientific Editor reports to the Head of EMBO Press.
- 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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