Trends editor

Trends Editor, Trends Open

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Do you have a passion for scientific research and communication?

About Our Team

Trends Open is our new open access, multidisciplinary Review journal dedicated to publishing high-quality Reviews in all areas of the biological, health, physical, chemical, Earth, applied, and engineering sciences.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic scientist, to join the Trends Open editorial team to support life and medical science review content. This role will provide a unique opportunity to work across a broad range of scientific topics. As a member of the Trends Open team, you will work directly with the Editor in Chief to develop the very best review articles that span the life and medical sciences. We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and a large breadth of research experience in life and medical sciences. A wide interest in science outside of one’s own expertise is highly encouraged. In this role, you will be supporting authors to optimize overall publishing success. This is a full-time editorial position based in our China offices. Please include a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how your skills and knowledge could contribute to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify key authors and research topics where a review will benefit the research community.
• Manage a pipeline of high-quality articles across the breadth of the field.
• Manage the peer review and editorial process.
• Edit manuscripts to enhance scientific messaging and clarity.
• Work alongside the Editor-in-Chief and Cell Press editorial family to grow visibility of Trends Open.
• Represent the journal at conferences and public forums, promoting its impact and engaging with the wider scientific community.
• Execute AI- and data-driven innovations and experiments to meet the evolving needs of the journal community.

Requirements:

• PhD with a focus on research in life or medical sciences; post-doctoral training is a plus.
• Prior editorial or developmental editing experience is highly recommended.
• A genuine passion for science and scientific communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an enthusiastic approach to time management and organization.
• Ability to work both in a team dynamic and independently, impartially, and proactively.
• A can-do attitude accompanied by a strategic mindset and solution-oriented approach.

How to Apply

 Please attach a copy of your English CV and an English cover letter outlining your reasons for interest in the position (applications without cover letter will not be considered). We will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We will not consider candidates that do not have the right to work in China.

Location: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen

Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for You
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Long‑Service Award
• Marriage and New Baby Gifts
• Festivals and Birthday Gifts
• Annual Medical Check‑up
• Flexible Benefits via CIIC Platform
• Paid Time Off, including annual leave, family care leave, and public holidays

About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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