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Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Host and Microbe

Guide microbiology research through peer review, commissioning, and author engagement for Cell Host and Microbe. Help shape the journal’s editorial strategy and scientific outreach.

CNChinaOn-siteFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredEditor

Description

  • Evaluate submitted research manuscripts
  • Select reviewers and work with them during peer review
  • Support authors throughout manuscript review and deliver responsive service
  • Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front matter
  • Help shape strategy for Cell Host and Microbe and Cell Press
  • Build productive relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and other teams
  • Connect with researchers through scientific outreach
  • Recruit contributors and commission editorial content
  • Attend scientific conferences and visit research institutions
  • Contribute to Cell Press initiatives for growth and innovation
  • Create and edit material for the journal homepage and social media
  • Take an active part in shaping and carrying out journal strategy

Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical field
  • Broad scientific curiosity, strong editorial judgment, and readiness to work in new subject areas
  • Critical thinking across a wide range of scientific disciplines
  • Strong communication ability
  • Able to work independently and collaborate with a diverse, global team
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
  • Collaborative, adaptable approach and flexibility in organizing work
  • Effective time management
  • Interest in editorial projects
  • Strong communication and scientific expertise in microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, infectious disease, environmental microbiology, or another life sciences field
  • Prior editorial experience is an advantage, but not required
  • Cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills and knowledge would support your success

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Support for a healthy work–life balance
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Shared parental leave
  • Study support
  • Sabbaticals
  • Medical and life insurance
  • Long-service award
  • Gifts for marriage and a new baby
  • Festival and birthday gifts
  • Annual health check
  • Flexible benefits through the CIIC platform
  • Paid time off including annual leave, family care flexibility, birthday, marriage, compassionate, medical and hospitalization, examination, and gazetted public holiday leave
  • Family care leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

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