Editor-in-Chief, Device

Description

The company is Cell Press, which publishes more than 50 scientific journals across the life, physical, earth and health sciences.

The role is Editor-in-Chief of Device, a journal Cell Press launched in 2023 for applied research on future technology.

Device covers applied physics, computer science, chemistry, biology and engineering, with work on integrated, purpose-driven applications.

The Editor-in-Chief leads the journal into its next stage and sets the editorial direction for the team, guided by a clear view of what authors, readers and reviewers need.

The position is full-time. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Candidates based near one of the company's offices in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, London, Oxford, Amsterdam, Munich, Beijing, Shanghai or Shenzhen have a clear advantage, though some location flexibility is possible.

If hired in the UK, the role falls under the pay bargaining unit of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

Include a cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

• Refine the journal's aims, scope, priorities and formats so it stays timely, coherent and relevant to a wide readership.
• Manage the in-house editorial team and oversee rigorous peer review so the journal publishes the strongest research, analysis and ideas.
• Use your extensive network of leading researchers to bring in top-tier article submissions.
• Travel widely to meet researchers, including at conferences and research institutes.
• Build partnerships with other Cell Press editorial teams and with the Operations, Marketing and Press teams, and help shape the company's wider publishing strategy.

Requirements

• Show proven research expertise and wide interest across Device's scope.
• Maintain a broad international network of researchers in the journal's field and the ability to engage and persuade them.
• Think conceptually and critically about a wide range of scientific questions.
• Demonstrate strong organisation, project management, leadership and teamwork.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in speech.
• Editorial experience is valued. Applicants currently holding an academic post who want to move into editorial or publishing work are also encouraged to apply.

Conditions

Full-time editorial position with flexible working options and a focus on work-life balance.

Equal opportunity: the company offers accommodations on request during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Wellness platform, Headspace subscription and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy support, plus shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals.
• HSA, FSA, dependent care and commuter accounts.
• Paid time off, plus days for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
• U.S. base pay: $95,300 to $158,800, with geographic differentials possible. New York City: $114,300 to $190,500.
• Annual incentive bonus eligible.
• Germany base pay (Frankfurt, Munich and listed home-based locations): €75,200 to €125,500. Amsterdam (Radarweg): €79,000 to €131,500.
• Netherlands roles may fall under a collective labor agreement; ask the hiring team for details.