Description:

A leading STM publisher has an opportunity for a publisher to maintain, develop, and take complete publishing responsibility for a list of journals within their materials science department. The publisher will also work alongside other materials science publishers and editors on specific titles. This role is ideally based in their Oxfordshire offices, although exceptional applicants based in the US and China would be considered.

Key duties:

• Maintain, develop, and take complete publishing responsibility for a defined list of journals
• Act as an Associate Editor with the Editor on other materials science applications and initiatives, including webinars as required
• Portfolio management and quality control (including Journal Quality)
• Strategic business plans, and proactive contribution to departmental objectives and budget
• Maintaining and developing networks of key contacts in materials science; in key territories (especially in Asia and North America)

Experience / skills required:

• The ability to balance scientific knowledge with entrepreneurial skills
• A keen interest in new online developments in journals publishing
• A relevant scientific background and keen interest in the subject area – a relevant PhD is preferable
• Knowledge of relevant parts of the scientific world and its sociology
• Good communication skills, both externally and internally,
• Be prepared to work somewhat independently from the rest of the immediate team
• Strategic insight / overlooking boundaries
• STM Publishing experience would be an advantage
• Fluent English speaker

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk