Would you like to use your scientific knowledge to communicate science to the wider scientific audience? Do you have an aptitude for interpreting scientific data and the attention to detail required to identify inconsistencies? Due to the expansion of their team, a highly successful global scientific publisher is looking for a Science Editor to join their journals editorial team.
Based in London, the Science Editor will be responsible for editing scientific manuscripts, involved in the peer review process and evaluating the content of manuscripts. This role is offering a hybrid working arrangement (1 day in the London office and 4 days from home).
This is a key role in the team and would suit a candidate who is passionate about science and is looking to pursue a career within biomedical publishing.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
* Copyediting of manuscripts for language and readability (You will be trained in their house style).
* Checking factual content and dealing with queries
* Assessing authors responses to edits and editorial comments
* Involvement in the peer review process, including identifying problems with plagiarism, animal ethics, patient consent and figure manipulation
* Collaborating with the wider scientific community and internal teams
The successful person will have:
* Educated to PhD level in the biological sciences (Essential).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to manage high quality work whilst working to tight deadlines.
* The ability to maintain a level of scientific knowledge appropriate to the role.
* Strong IT skills.
* Editorial or publishing experience is desirable, but not essential as training in copy-editing will be provided.
This is an ideal role for someone with the required qualifications looking to make a career within Scientific publishing, and who is looking for the scope to develop within the team and the wider organisation and who would love to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The role offers an attractive salary and good company benefits.
For further information please send your CV and salary expectations to