Scientific Editor – Cell Reports Medicine

About the role

We are looking for a motivated scientist, physician‑scientist or clinician to join the editorial team of Cell Reports Medicine, a premium open‑access journal at Cell Press. As a Scientific Editor you will shape the journal’s scientific direction, oversee peer review and work closely with authors, reviewers and the broader Cell Press community.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, recruit and develop high‑impact translational and clinical research content.
• Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer‑review process to ensure rigor, fairness and efficiency.
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers and provide guidance to authors.
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives and other front‑matter content.
• Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio.
• Represent the journal at conferences and through institutional visits.
• Support digital content, including the journal homepage and social media.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Cell Press on cross‑journal initiatives and innovation projects.

Required profile

• A PhD, MD or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Broad interest across translational and clinical research.
• Strong critical‑thinking abilities and capacity to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international team.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills; established research networks are a plus.
• Interest in scientific publishing, communication and emerging digital trends.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape impactful research at the interface of science and medicine.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating editorial environment.
• Significant engagement with leading researchers and clinicians worldwide.
• Opportunities to contribute to journal strategy and innovation across Cell Press.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture.