Associate Editor for Science Signaling

Join the dynamic editorial team at Science Signaling, the leading weekly research journal and knowledge environment devoted to cellular signal transduction from the publisher of Science. Our open position is for a full-time Associate Editor to work in our Washington, DC, USA, office. We are looking for a self-motivated scientist with broad interests in the biological sciences and direct experience with cutting-edge research related to cellular signaling in at least one of the following areas:

• Computational Biology
• Systems Biology
• Developmental Biology

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Managing the peer review and selection of primary research manuscripts
• Discussing and making recommendations regarding manuscripts and journal content with other editorial staff and advisors
• Soliciting invited content such as Reviews, Perspectives, and Protocols
• Coordinating special issues
• Editing content and working with authors on revisions and preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Contributing short summaries of published papers on a weekly basis
• Fostering contacts and communication with the scientific community through interactions with scientists and travel to scientific meetings

This position requires a Ph.D. in a scientific discipline and postdoctoral experience, resulting in multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the analysis of signaling questions through computational biology approaches. The ability to work independently, as well as constructively as a member of the editorial team, is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential; previous editorial experience is desirable but not necessary.

Science Signaling is published by AAAS, the world's largest scientific membership organization. Visit us at the Science Signaling home page or www.aaas.org. EOE. Nonsmoking work environment.

Please visit our job information Web site, http://www.aaas.org/careercenter/employmentataaas, for more information and to apply online. AAAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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