Acquisition Editor, Life Science
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Acquisition Editor. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting new authors and content for our Journal.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in life sciences and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will also possess strong organizational, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
* Identify and recruit new authors to submit manuscripts to our Journal.
* Collaborate with Guest Editors to build Methods Collections.
* Meet monthly acquisition targets.
Responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities:
* Recruit and engage with authors to contribute high-quality content to our Journal.
* Develop and implement strategies to drive content acquisition and meet editorial targets.
* Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including Guest Editors and the peer review team.
* Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including author engagement and manuscript submissions.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
* A Ph.D. in Life Sciences or a related field.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively.
* Strong organizational, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
* Results-driven, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and achieving targets.
Why this role?
* Make a direct impact in accelerating science research and discovery.
* Work in a remote environment promoting innovation and collaboration.
* Career advancement opportunities.