About the team/job
EMBO stands for excellence in the life sciences. We support talented researchers at all stages of their careers in Europe and beyond, stimulate the exchange of scientific information, and help build a research environment where scientists can achieve their best work. EMBO Press encompasses four prestigious scientific research journals, The EMBO Journal, EMBO Reports, Molecular Systems Biology andEMBO Molecular Medicine, and runs a fifth, Life Science Alliance, in association with Rockefeller UniversityPress and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.
Your role
EMBO is seeking a Scientist with broad and international high-level research experience for the role of Scientific Editor at The EMBO Journal. The editor has a diverse set of responsibilities towards ensuring that The EMBO Journal and EMBO Press publish peer-reviewed material of the highest quality and broad general interest. The scientific editor reports to the Head of Scientific Publications, EMBO Press.
The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting research papers for publication, as well as commissioning reviews and commentaries in a number of subject areas, including neuroscience and immunology. The candidate will be expected to form extensive contacts to the scientific community and engage in regular travel to represent EMBO Press at conferences and research institutions. The scientific editor will be involved in all publication activities at the EMBO Press journals as well as other EMBO activities.
Specific responsibilities
This position will occasionally require working outside of the normal working hours, in the evenings or during the weekend during conferences or other events.
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Why join us
EMBO is a non-profit organization with a collegial working environment inspired by our dedication to working for a common greater good. Our recently expanded offices are located on the international EMBL life science research campus in Heidelberg, Germany. Heidelberg, home to around 150,000 people, is a lively university city. EMBO is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international science organisation. The remuneration package comprises a competitive salary, pension scheme, medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial support for relocation and installation and family-related benefits where applicable.
This position is mostly office-based, with flexible working options available.
What else you need to know
Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed up to 9 years in total, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.
The Scientific Editor reports to the Head of EMBO Press.
Please supply the following documents with your application:
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Location: | Heidelberg - Germany |
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Salary: | Grade 6-8 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 24th March 2023 |
Closes: | 30th April 2023 |
Job Ref: | EMBO00143 |
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