Associate or Senior Editor

AAAS•Washington, DC

1d•$86,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Science is a premier publication for the dissemination of scientific knowledge -- informing its readership of the current status, progress and breakthroughs being made worldwide across a broad range of scientific disciplines. Science is looking for an Associate Editor or Senior Editor to handle research in the area of next-generation medicine, to identify, assess and select the top 5-10% of research papers that use system approaches (including application of AI to large data sets) to advance bench to bedside biomedical research, and therapeutics development, seeking to publish those papers that are most influential and will significantly advance scientific understanding. The editor will ensure that the selected papers are each subjected to rigorous peer-review and will work with the authors to edit content so that the work is presented clearly and succinctly. The editor will engage with the research community and research leaders, traveling to conferences and laboratories to actively acquire the top papers. Establishing, maintaining, and growing a comprehensive network of contacts within each research sector will be crucial aspects in acquiring and delivering the highest quality content for the journal. Help us ignite the next era of science.

Requirements

PhD in relevant discipline.
Several years of post-doctoral research experience.
Proven track record of publishing high-quality research papers in scientific journals.
Knowledge of the field that will allow them to evaluate manuscripts and to develop a strong network of expert contacts.
For appointments at the Senior Editor level at least 5 years’ experience editing and selecting research content.

Responsibilities

Manage the evaluation, review, and editing of submitted manuscripts in the field of next generation medicine.
The editor must have the expertise to decide whether to review manuscripts, select reviewers, make decisions in consultation with colleagues, and their supervisor, and provide recommendations for manuscript revision.
Represent Science at scientific meetings nationally and internationally and visit scientists with the goal of recruiting the best papers to Science .
Propose solutions to problems that arise with manuscripts either before or after publication.
Commission, review, and edit timely review articles on a broad range of topics within their field.
Communicate with members of the Board of Reviewing Editors in their scientific field and recruit new members of this group.
Write summaries of research results for publication.
Communicate with and provide suggestions to the Commentary team.
Collaborate with the production, visuals, and press teams as manuscripts are prepared for publication.
Participate in joint projects with publishing, such as judging prizes and/or planning meetings and workshops.