Scientific Editor Jobs at Elsevier | Environmental Science | Apply Now
Scientific editor jobs continue to be among the most sought-after opportunities for PhD professionals seeking impactful life science jobs, and Elsevier presents one of the most prestigious pathways in global scientific publishing. This Associate Scientific Editor position allows you to apply your research background, elevate scientific excellence, support authors worldwide, and build a future-ready career within the world-leading STM community.
- Job Title: Associate Scientific Editor
- Location: Chennai
- Job Requisition ID: R104432
About the Company:
Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision-support solutions for science and healthcare. With a mission to accelerate human progress, Elsevier collaborates with scientific communities worldwide to strengthen research quality, enhance healthcare outcomes, and improve accessibility to knowledge. The STM Journals ecosystem includes over 2700 peer-reviewed journals committed to ethics, reproducibility, and scientific advancement.
Job Overview:
The Associate Scientific Editor job role sits within the Author Heroes team. Editors provide scientific expertise, improve editorial workflows, and guide authors throughout the publication process. The role ensures manuscripts meet journal aims and scientific quality standards and are positioned for success across Elsevier’s extensive STM portfolio.
Educational Requirements:
- MD or PhD in Environmental Science
- Preference for backgrounds in bio-informatics, agriculture, psychology
- Evidence of published papers in scientific journals
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate manuscripts in partnership with external editors
- Improve editorial systems and reviewer workflows
- Support authors in manuscript enhancement
- Manage papers from submission to final decision
- Guide authors toward suitable journals after rejection
- Recruit and manage external editors aligned with editorial standards
- Ensure scientific rigor, journal fit, and clarity of methodology
Skills Required:
- Strong communication and English proficiency
- Digital and technology-savvy mindset
- Results-driven, experimental, and enthusiastic work attitude
- Ability to build relationships across scientific communities
- Broad scientific interest and desire to support authors
- Familiarity with social media, online platforms, and digital content
This Associate Scientific Editor job position offers a rare chance to convert your research expertise into a meaningful publishing career. If you are passionate about advancing science, supporting global authors, and contributing to high-impact discoveries, Elsevier provides the perfect environment to grow, innovate, and lead.
