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Employer
American Association for Cancer Research
Location
Boston, Massachusetts (US), Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience.
Closing date
Apr 28, 2021

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Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery and Cancer Immunology Research

Organizational Profile:

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 48,000 members residing in 127 countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research.  Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers.  The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in cancer research as well as in related sciences.  The AACR publishes nine peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds research fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.

Position Summary:

The AACR has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about cancer research and considering a non-bench career to join the editorial teams of Blood Cancer Discovery and Cancer Immunology Research. Depending on prior experience, the position is offered at the Assistant or Associate level.

The Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery and Cancer Immunology Research, will handle manuscript submissions for both journals throughout the review process. This person will also commission reviews and other content, write and edit for the journal, and promote the journal through outreach and networking efforts. As a key member of the publications group, the Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery and Cancer Immunology Research, will have a highly visible role both within the Association and in the larger cancer research community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Blood Cancer Discovery:

  • Manage the peer-review process and ensure high-quality and timely handling of submissions.
  • Communicate with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal.
  • Assist the Deputy Editor with development, composition, and editing of content.
  • Stay abreast of the field and develop excellent relationships with the research community.
  • Collaborate with the Editors-in-Chief and in-house editorial team to identify and attract exceptional original research, reviews, and special feature content in the broad field of oncology.
  • Represent the journal and the AACR at scientific meetings and institutional visits.

Cancer Immunology Research

  • Contribute to policy implementation in conjunction with the Senior Associate Editor.
  • Assist the Senior Associate Editor in managing/participating in the peer-review process to ensure quality and timely handling of submissions.
  • Assist the Senior Associate Editor with development, composition, and editing of content.
  • Communicate with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal.
  • Collaborate with the Editors-in-Chief and Senior Associate Editor to identify and attract exceptional original research, reviews, and special feature content in the broad field of cancer immunology.
  • Represent the journal and the AACR at scientific meetings and institutional visits.
  • Stay abreast of the field and develop excellent relationships with the research community.
  • Collaborate with the staff of the eight “sibling” AACR journals to ensure good communication and promotion of synergistic opportunities.

Journal Profiles:

Blood Cancer Discovery is the latest AACR journal providing a premier platform of research communication on leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and associated diseases. The journal’s world-renowned academic Editors-in-Chief and editorial board members work with AACR’s in-house team of editors, publishing and marketing professionals. Blood Cancer Discovery is grounded in the same principles that led to the success of Cancer Discovery, the AACR flagship journal with impact factor of 29.5: rigorous selection of research of highest quality and significance, fast and fair editorial process, and active promotion of published content. The journal aims to become a “must-read” in the field of hematologic malignancies.

Cancer Immunology Research publishes outstanding original articles reporting major advances in cancer immunology that span the discipline from basic investigations in host-tumor interactions to developmental therapeutics in model systems, early translational studies in patients, and late-stage clinical trials. The journal disseminates knowledge of immunology to the cancer research community, catalyzing cross-disciplinary work that yields a deeper understanding of the host-tumor relationship, more potent cancer treatments, and improved clinical outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in biomedical or clinical science.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

  • Expertise in immunology, hematopoiesis, and/or cancer science.
  • Publication record in cancer research, hematopoiesis and/or cancer immunology research desirable.
  • Evaluation of manuscripts during the peer-review process or as an editorial board member for cancer or cancer-related biomedical journals.
  • Ability to communicate directly with researchers and to translate technical scientific content to scientists working in other disciplines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Independent, self-motivated, consistently demonstrating initiative and commitment.
  • Able to travel to relevant scientific meetings and research institutes.

How To Apply:

This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested, along with your current curriculum vitae to https://careers-aacr.icims.com/jobs/1243/editor%2c-blood-cancer-discovery-and-cancer-immunology-research/job.

 

 

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