Job Opportunity in Scientific Content Acquisition
At JoVE, we are seeking a skilled Acquisition Editor to join our team. This role is focused on recruiting new authors and content for our Journal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and recruiting new authors, guiding them through the manuscript submission process. They will also collaborate with Guest Editors to build Methods Collections and establish a strong network of scientists/journal authors to drive content acquisition.
We require a highly organized and results-driven individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. A Ph.D. in Life Sciences is essential, along with familiarity with the publishing process.
Responsibilities:
* Identify and recruit new authors for the Journal.
* Contact potential Guest Editors and collaborate on building Methods Collections.
* Establish and maintain a network of scientists/journal authors.
* Collaborate with the peer review team to facilitate manuscript publication.
* Meet or exceed monthly acquisition targets.
Requirements:
* A Ph.D. in Life Sciences.
* Fluent English written and verbal communication skills.
* Results-driven and highly organized.
* Familiarity with the publishing process.