Scientific Editor Jobs at Elsevier
If you are searching for premium Scientific Editor Jobs in India, this exciting opening at Elsevier could be the perfect opportunity for your career growth. Designed especially for PhD holders in Life Science and Food Science, this role combines scientific expertise with scholarly publishing and editorial management. Through Elsevier Careers, candidates can work closely with researchers, editors, and reviewers while contributing to global scientific discoveries. This is a fantastic opportunity for life science graduates and researchers who want to transition into high-impact publishing and editorial careers.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is one of the world’s leading scientific publishing and information analytics companies. The organization supports researchers, healthcare professionals, and institutions by providing trusted scientific journals, digital solutions, and advanced research tools. Elsevier plays a major role in improving scientific communication and accelerating innovation across healthcare and life sciences. The company is known for fostering an inclusive work culture, promoting flexible work policies, and supporting professional growth for employees globally.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Associate Scientific Editor – Life or Food Science
- Location: Chennai
- Job Type: Full time
- Job Requisition ID: R111712
About the Role
The Associate Scientific Editor – Life or Food Science role is designed for PhD holders who want to use their academic background and authoring experience to support researchers in scholarly publication.
The Associate Scientific Editor will work within the Author Heroes team, where scientific expertise and problem-solving skills are used to improve the author experience and help researchers identify suitable journals for publication.
About the Team
At STM Journals, the team collaborates with researchers to facilitate the publication of impactful scientific discoveries, with a strong emphasis on rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility.
Supporting a portfolio of more than 2700 hybrid and Open Access scientific journals, the team contributes to advancing science, improving health outcomes, and fostering equitable participation in publishing.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Scientific Editor will be responsible for:
- Evaluating content as a partner to external editors
- Improving the editorial process for editors and reviewers iteratively
- Engaging closely with authors to help improve manuscripts
- Managing the editorial process for papers from submission through peer review to final decision
- Helping authors increase their chances of publication in alternative journals if rejected from their first choice
- Recruiting and managing external editors while maintaining consistent standards
Requirements
Candidates should possess:
- A PhD in Life or Food Science
- Doctoral or post-doctoral experience in relevant fields, especially with a focus on chemistry or health (cancer)
- Professional-level written and spoken English
- An experimental, results-driven, and enthusiastic work attitude
- A record of published papers in scientific journals
- Familiarity with online platforms, social media, and digital content
- Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English
- The ability to build relationships and work as a self-starter within a large international environment
- A broad scientific interest and a strong desire to support authors, editors, reviewers, and the wider scientific and clinical community
Work in a Way That Works for You
The organization promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working opportunities to support both immediate responsibilities and long-term career goals.
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours to help employees work during their most productive times
- Supportive policies including wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals
Benefits
Employees are offered a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
Health & Insurance
- Comprehensive health insurance covering employees, immediate family, and parents
- Enhanced health insurance options at competitive company-negotiated rates
- Group life insurance for financial security
- Group accident insurance for accidental death and permanent disablement coverage
- Medical screening support
Work-Life & Family Support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Modern family benefits including maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- New baby gift for employees
Recognition & Leave
- Long-service awards recognizing dedication and commitment
- Various paid leave options including:
- Casual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Privilege Leave
- Compassionate Leave
- Special Sick Leave
- Gazetted Public Holidays
Additional Benefits
- Subsidized meals in Chennai
- Free transport pick-up and drop service from home to office and back (applicable in Chennai)
