Closing date for applications is December 6, 2024.
This is a terrific entry-level opportunity to gain experience in scientific and medical publishing and to be involved in a ground-breaking initiative.
eLife works to improve the process of peer review so that it more effectively conveys the assessment of expert reviewers to authors, readers and other interested parties. We are creating a system in which we only peer review articles that are available as preprints, and in which research is primarily assessed on the basis of reviews from peers and not on the title of the journal in which it was published.
Experience and attributes
The ideal candidate should have:
- Great communication skills (spoken and written)
- Strong organisational skills
- An excellent eye for detail
- A desire to learn about scientific and medical publishing
In addition:
- A degree-level qualification is highly desirable but not essential
- In the absence of a degree-level qualification, work experience should demonstrate the attributes above and an appropriate level of maturity
- Candidates should be creative, flexible, and willing to take on a variety of tasks
Specific responsibilities
- Support authors during submission
- Conduct quality checks on submissions
- Provide proactive support for authors, editors, and reviewers throughout the editorial process
- Help to ensure timely decisions by monitoring submissions and sending reminders
- Post public reviews from the peer reviewers to accompany the preprint
- Update the website (e.g., author guidelines or when new editors join)
- Generate and monitor journal performance metrics
- Provide broader support for other members of the team
Terms and conditions
The post is a 1-year full-time fixed-term contract position, 37.5 hours per week, and offers a competitive basic salary of £26,000 plus benefits.
The eLife office is based in Cambridge but we will consider candidates wishing to work on a remote or hybrid basis (within the UK). Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workplace and we actively encourage applications from groups that are underrepresented throughout the industry.
Our offer
We are a well-supported, not for profit, mission-driven organisation. We have a deeply open culture, and ideas are welcome from across the organisation, so you’ll get the chance to really make a difference.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
- An open, communicative and inspiring working experience
- The option of working in a modern office near the centre of Cambridge
- Cycle parking, shower facilities, informal working or relaxation areas, free refreshments
- A sociable and friendly team with interesting social events
- A flexible approach to working hours and remote working
- Personal development opportunities
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Company pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme
To apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your enthusiasm for this position and why you are a great person for this role to hr@elifesciences.org. Here are some suggestions for what to include:
- Why you would like to join eLife.
- How your skills/experiences make you a strong candidate.
- Where you found us (a job ad, LinkedIn, other).
- Any communities and events you attend or are involved with.
The closing date for applications is Friday, December 6 at 5pm (GMT). Interviews will be arranged remotely via GoogleMeet or Zoom video-call.
eLife is serious about diversity and inclusion. We’re building a team whose diversity of perspective and experience, and whose respect for one another, make us stronger.
Reference ID: EA/2024-11
