Deputy Editor, China /中国区副主编

Deputy Editor, China /中国区副主编

Journal/期刊: Science

Career Level / 职级: Level 6 / 6级

Department / 部门: Science Editorial / 《科学》编辑部

Reports To / 汇报对象: Editor, Research and Executive Editor / 研究版块主编/执行主编

1. Position Summary / 岗位职责概述

Science is a premier publication for the dissemination of scientific knowledge worldwide. The Deputy Editor, China manages the editorial staff and budget and is a member of the leadership team for the Beijing, PRC office. In addition to management responsibilities, the Deputy Editor fulfills the role of Research manuscript editor, identifying and selecting the top 5-10% of research papers within their sector that will significantly advance scientific understanding.

《科学》杂志是全球科学知识传播的顶级出版物。中国区副主编负责管理编辑团队与部门预算。除行政管理职责外，该岗位还兼任科研稿件编辑，负责筛选所属领域排名前 5%–10% 的顶尖研究论文，甄选能够显著推动科学认知发展的高质量成果。

2. Key Responsibilities | 主要工作职责

• Serve as Editorial leader in China; supervise all China-based Editorial staff.
• Meet regularly with other Beijing managers and promote teamwork with other heads of department in the Beijing office.
• Manage the evaluation, review, and editing of submitted manuscripts in materials science, specifically focusing on hard functional materials such as metals, ceramics, composites, and piezo/ferroelectrics.
• Decide whether to review manuscripts, select reviewers, and provide recommendations for manuscript revision.
• Ensure selected papers undergo rigorous peer-review and work with authors to ensure clarity and succinctness.
• Commission, review, and edit timely review articles and write research summaries for publication.
• Propose solutions to problems that arise with manuscripts either before or after publication.
• Represent Science and its Beijing office at national and international scientific meetings to recruit the best papers.
• Establish and grow a comprehensive network of contacts within the research sector.
• Communicate with members of the Board of Reviewing Editors and assist in recruiting new members.
• Write summaries of research results for publication.
• Communicate with and provide suggestions to the Insights team.
• Collaborate with production, visuals, and press teams to prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Participate in joint projects with publishing, such as judging prizes and/or planning meetings.

3. Requirements / 任职资格

• Qualifications: PhD in materials science or similar and several years of post-doctoral research experience.
• Proven track record of publishing high-quality research papers in scientific journals.
• Knowledge of the field that will allow them to evaluate manuscripts and to develop a strong network of expert contacts.
• Exceptional written communication and diplomatic skills in order to communicate with authors and reviewers in evaluating, editing and modifying manuscripts, and to handle difficult decisions and rejected authors with sensitivity.
• Ability to work constructively and effectively as a member of a tight-knit team.
• Sensitivity to authors from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Persuasion and negotiation skills to attract top authors.