Assistant Editor of Cardiovascular Sciences

Fixed term until 31^st December 2026

Full-time: 35 hours per week

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a hard-working and highly organized Assistant Editor to join the Editorial Office of Cardiovascular Research, based within the Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, on a full-time, fixed term basis until 31 December 2026, with possibility of extension. This is a hybrid working position, including both at home and on-site working.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiovascular Research Editorial Office team as an Assistant Editor. Working as an integral member of the Editorial Office, you will provide efficient and effective support to the Senior Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief, with a direct role in co-ordinating the manuscript provision and flow and maintaining scientific rigour.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

The salary for this post is Grade UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• SCQF level 9, degree in medical science or equivalent. 
• Experience in the process of preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven analytical skills and capacity for problem solving.
• Excellent time management, team-working, and organisational skills.

Closing date: 18/02/2025 11.59 PM

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