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Are you passionate about science and looking to start your career in scientific publishing? The publishing arm of a highly respected London based specialist Society is looking to appoint a Scientific Editorial Assistant to join their experienced team of journal editors. This is very much a hands-on position which will offer the successful person a first-class training programme in scientific editing and proof-reading, plus, assisting in the editorial processes, including copyediting articles accepted for publication. We are looking for an ambitious individual who’s keen to develop a career in academic publishing and eager to get immersed unto editing and proofreading from early on. This role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working from home.
Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supporting the editorial team to achieve efficient and effective running of the peer-review, production and publication processes of the journal with editing manuscripts, ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy, and compliance
- Involvement with the manuscript editorial process from submission to publication
- Supporting the marketing and promotional activities of the journal
- Providing some admin support to the editorial team
- Assisting in the production of promotional materials for the journal and dissemination of high-impact articles
- Provide admin support to the Journal team
This is a fabulous role for a life sciences graduate and we are looking for a candidate with a strong scientific educational background. The successful person will have:
- The ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities
- A strong biological science degree, essential, ( a first-class BSc, or MSc with Distinction), and a genuine interest in women’s health.
- Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written English
- Familiarity with scientific literature
- The ability to monitor the submission and peer review processes
- Strong interest in scientific publishing
If you’re efficient, well organised and team oriented and looking to build a career in scientific publishing, this could be a fantastic start to your publishing career. Our client offers an attractive starting salary and company benefits.
For further details of this exciting new role, please forward your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest and key skills.
