Trends Editor, Trends in Molecular Medicine

Trends Editor, Trends in Molecular Medicine

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Do you have a passion for scientific research and communication?

Location: UK, Netherlands, and Spain offices

About our Team

Trends in Molecular Medicine is a “must read” journal at the interface between basic biology and clinical research. A source for concise, accessible articles on the latest research covering new concepts in mechanisms of human biology and pathology with clear implications for diagnostics and therapeutics.

About the Role

The full‑time Editor will be responsible for developing the very best commentary, correspondence, and review articles. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of scientific communication and to craft a high‑impact journal at the heart of our UK, Netherlands, and Spain offices.

Please include your CV and a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify key authors and research topics where a review or short overview will benefit the research community.
• Commission and manage a pipeline of high‑quality articles across the breadth of the field.
• Manage the peer review and editorial process.
• Edit manuscripts for scientific message.
• Build dedicated relationships in the wider scientific community.
• Devise and execute strategy for the journal.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other departments and units across the organization.
• Execute data‑driven innovation and experimentation to benefit the journal community’s needs.

Requirements

• PhD with a focus on aspects of molecular medicine, physiology or translational science, or a related field. Post‑doctoral training is beneficial but not required.
• Passion for science and scientific communication.
• Enthusiastic interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work impartially, individually, and proactively.
• A can‑do attitude, strategic mindset, and solution orientation.

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long‑term goals.

Benefits and wellbeing

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• 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, Elsevier helps researchers and health‑care professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional health‑care and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Writing/Editing

Information Services, Writing and Editing, and Book and Periodical Publishing