One position open for Scientific Editor

at the journal office of Genomics,Proteomics&Bioinformatics(GPB)

GPB,an internationaljournalpublished by Elsevier,is currently seeking a Scientific Editor (position immediately available)to join its editorialteam.GPB aims to publish high-quality findings from scientists around the globe in a fast pace.Featured areas and particular interests of GPB include large-scale data acquisition,analysis,and integration based on high-throughput sequencing technologies.

The Scientific Editor is expected to play key roles in allaspects of manuscript processing, including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below:

Responsibilities:

1.To efficiently communicate in English with the publisher and reviewers,editors,authors, and readers;

2.To interactwith leading scientists in the related fields,solicitsubmissions,and coordinate organization of specialissues;

3.To actively engage in editorialprocesses,including technicalcheck,manuscript evaluation,and overseeing peer-review;

4.To perform pre-publication editing and proofreading for accepted manuscripts;

5.To promote the journal by attending conferences and other events and preparing marketing materials;

6.To assist in organizing seminars and symposiums.

Requirements:

1.Ph.D.degree in genomics(or other omics),bioinformatics,molecular genetics,or other closely related fields of life sciences.At least one first-authored(or corresponding authored)publication in an international(English)journalis required.Atleasttwo years of postdoctoraltraining or at leasttwo years ofworking or study experience abroad are desirable.

2.Professional English writing,communication,and computer skills;

3.Broad scientific interests,ability to critically think,and dedication in scientific editing;

4.Strong sense of responsibility,collaboration,and independence,highly self-motivated, creative,and open-minded;

5.Serve the position for a continuous term of at least 3 years.

The journal office is affiliated with Beijing Institute of Genomics(BIG),Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)and a competitive salary package willbe offered according to the policy of BIG,CAS.The position is open for application immediately till Jan 15,2016.To learn more about GPB,please visit http://www.journals.elsevier.com/genomics-proteomicsand-bioinformatics.Applicants interested in this position should contact Ms.Shanshan Xie ateditor@big.ac.cn or 86(10)84097425,send his/her Curriculum Vitae,Personal Statement, and any supporting materials by emailwith subject:Name,GPB editor application.