Organization Overview

The Rockefeller University Press (RUP) publishes a portfolio of biomedical research journals: The Journal of Cell Biology, The Journal of Experimental Medicine, The Journal of General Physiology, and the newly launched Journal of Human Immunity. RUP also publishes the Life Science Alliance journal in alliance with EMBO Press and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. The RUP portfolio supports both Gold open access and hybrid publishing models to allow as many researchers as possible to find appropriate publication outlets. All editorial decisions are made in conjunction with active academic scientists, and peer-review operations, pre-press production, marketing, and institutional sales are carried out at the RUP offices. We are committed to identifying and publishing the highest-quality research.
Overview

The Scientific Editor works in collaboration with Executive Editor, Scientific Editors, and academic Monitoring Editors to attract and identify high-quality primary research articles in the diverse fields covered by the Journal of Cell Biology (JCB) and manages peer-review of select manuscripts, without missing deadlines or need for supervision.

 

Responsibilities

Reporting to the JCB Executive Editor, the Scientific Editor will oversee the editorial and peer review process for submitted manuscripts at Journal of Cell Biology. Key duties include:

 

Manuscript Handling:

• Conducts editorial assessment of primary research manuscripts submitted to JCB, including managing the peer-review and publication of a select group of manuscripts and of invited front matter articles for JCB
• Summarizes research findings presented in the manuscript and provides initial editorial evaluation of the manuscript
• Collaborates with JCB academic Monitoring Editors throughout the editorial and peer-review process, from initial evaluation to acceptance of publication
• Identifies three suitable referees for manuscripts being sent out to review and performs a thorough evaluation of referee critiques keeping in mind JCB’s bar for publication
• Handles any associated appeals and rebuttal communications with authors
• Stays up to date with cutting-edge scientific developments, both conceptual and technical
• Recommends transfer of declined manuscripts to sister journals, including Life Science Alliance, where appropriate
• Engages in regular discussion with Executive Editor to refine manuscript handling, communication style, and decision parameters
• Ensures that published manuscripts are accordance with JCB’s formatting and reporting guidelines and policies
• All Scientific Editors are responsible for commissioning and handling/editing Spotlight and People & Ideas articles
• Recruit high quality research articles to JCB

Other journal-promoting duties:

• Puts together collections to be distributed in conjunction with conferences and meetings
• Commissions and curates cover art submissions
• Contributes to annual JCB competitor analysis and strategy meeting
• Analyzes publications in JCB and JCB-competitor journals in selected subject area (as determined by the Executive Editor) and presents their analysis of the strengths and weakness of JCB in each of these areas
• Contributes to discussion on how to improve JCB’s visibility in and attract high quality manuscripts in subject areas not well represented in the journal

 

 

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in cell biology or a relevant discipline
• Strong interest in scientific publishing and publication ethics
• Ability to engage in regular travel to attend scientific meetings and to visit research institutions
• Exceptional communication skills and superb attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience strongly preferred

 

Rockefeller University Press is located in New York, NY, on the beautiful campus of The Rockefeller University. The Press follows a hybrid work schedule. We offer an excellent benefits package, tuition reimbursement and a competitive salary.

 

 

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

 

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $78,000.00/Yr.
Compensation Range: Max

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

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