[ES_JOBS_NET] Senior Editor, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Senior Editor, Environmental Science and Sustainability


 
<https://4re.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/18017/other-jobs-matching/locati
on-only> Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States


 

 

Your new role:

 

Are you passionate about research to ensure a sustainable Earth?  If so, we
may have the perfect job for you.

 

We are looking for Scientific Editors to join the launch team of an exciting
new Cell Press journal aiming to publish the most significant  research
across the natural, social and applied sciences in the context of
environmental change and global sustainability. This includes research into
the rates and scale of environmental change, the management of resources in
a finite world, and transformative solutions to ensure societal and
environmental well-being.

 

Successful candidates will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief to help
shape and launch the journal. Responsibilities will include assessing
submitted research papers, making editorial recommendations, and overseeing
the peer review process; commissioning, and shaping review- and
commentary-type content; traveling to scientific conferences, and developing
strong ties with the relevant research community; organizing scientific
conferences; and contributing to Cell Press's growth and innovation
projects.

 

 

Some of the key attributes that we are looking for in the ideal candidate
are

(1) A Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline including, but not limited
to; climate science and policy, agronomy, biogeochemistry, socio-economics,
sustainable development, urban science, and biodiversity and conservation. 
(2) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
(3) Broad scientific interest in science and publishing
(4) Critical thinking and the willingness to learn and absorb new areas of
research
(5) The ability to successfully work independently and in diverse teams

This is a full-time in-house editorial position. Cell Press offers an
attractive salary and benefits package and a stimulating working
environment. Applications will be held in the strictest confidence and will
be considered on a rolling basis October 5, 2018.

 

 To apply, please submit:
- a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. 
- a selection of 6-8 recently published articles that you feel capture the
broad range of environmental change and sustainability research (provide the
full reference and link to the article, and give a brief rationale for your
choice). 
- a brief discussion (<500 words) on what you consider to be the most
pressing research questions in the field of environmental change and
sustainability research.

 

This is a full-time editorial position.  Our preference is for a candidate
based at the Cell Press headquarter in Cambridge, MA.  However, we are also
open to candidates who would be located in our London or Beijing office.


What we offer:

 

Cell Press offers an attractive salary and benefits package and a
stimulating working environment that encourages innovation. Applications
will be held in the strictest of confidence. 
 

Upon acceptance of this role, the selected internal candidate will be
required to sign a Restrictive Covenants Agreement which includes
Non-Solicitation, Non-Disclosure and for certain roles a Non-Competition
Agreement as a condition of placement into the role.

 

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