Scientific Editorial Assistant

REDWOOD PUBLISHING RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Scientific Editorial Assistant

Are you passionate about science and looking to start your career in scientific publishing? The publishing arm of a highly respected London-based specialist Society is looking to appoint a Scientific Editorial Assistant to join their experienced team of journal editors. This is very much a hands-on position which will offer the successful person a first-class training programme in scientific editing and proof-reading, plus assisting in the editorial processes, including copyediting articles accepted for publication. We are looking for an ambitious individual who’s keen to develop a career in academic publishing and eager to get immersed in editing and proofreading from early on. This role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working from home.

Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the editorial team to achieve efficient and effective running of the peer-review, production, and publication processes of the journal with editing manuscripts, ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy, and compliance.
2. Involvement with the manuscript editorial process from submission to publication.
3. Supporting the marketing and promotional activities of the journal.
4. Providing some admin support to the editorial team.
5. Assisting in the production of promotional materials for the journal and dissemination of high-impact articles.
6. Providing admin support to the Journal team.

This is a fabulous role with training, and we are looking for a candidate with a strong academic background. The successful person will have:

1. The ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities.
2. A strong biological science degree (ideally a first-class BSc or MSc with Distinction), and a genuine interest in women’s health.
3. Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
4. Excellent written English.
5. Familiarity with scientific literature.
6. The ability to monitor the submission and peer review processes.
7. Strong interest in scientific publishing.

If you’re efficient, well-organised, and team-oriented and looking to build a career in scientific publishing, this could be a fantastic start to your publishing career. Our client offers an attractive starting salary and company benefits.

For further details of this exciting new role, please forward your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest and key skills to: [e-mail]