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Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Host & Microbe

Evaluate microbiology research and commission journal content for Elsevier’s Cell Host & Microbe. Support peer review, author service, editorial strategy, and scientific outreach.

CNChinaOn-siteFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredEditor

Description

  • Evaluate submitted research papers for publication.
  • Identify and work with expert peer reviewers.
  • Guide authors through peer review and provide strong editorial support.
  • Commission and edit Review and Perspective articles and other front matter.
  • Help shape journal and Cell Press editorial strategy.
  • Build productive relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and other teams.
  • Connect with researchers through scientific outreach.
  • Recruit contributors and commission journal content.
  • Attend scientific conferences and visit research institutions.
  • Support Cell Press growth and innovation initiatives.
  • Create and edit content for the journal homepage and social media.
  • Help develop and carry out journal strategy.

Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
  • Broad scientific interests, strong editorial ability, and readiness to work across new subject areas.
  • Critical thinking across a wide range of scientific fields.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and contribute to a diverse global team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
  • Collaborative, adaptable approach and flexibility in organizing work.
  • Effective time management.
  • Interest in editorial projects.
  • Relevant expertise in microbiology, host–pathogen interactions, infectious disease, environmental microbiology, or other life sciences.
  • Prior editorial experience is helpful but not required.
  • Cover letter explaining interest in the role and how your skills and knowledge would support success.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Work-life balance support.
  • Wellbeing initiatives.
  • Shared parental leave.
  • Study assistance.
  • Sabbaticals.
  • Medical and life insurance.
  • Long-service award.
  • Marriage and new baby gifts.
  • Festival and birthday gifts.
  • Annual medical check-up.
  • Flexible benefits through the CIIC platform.
  • Paid time off, including annual leave, flexible family care leave, birthday leave, marriage leave, compassionate leave, medical and hospitalization leave, examination leave, and gazetted public holidays.
  • Family care leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

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