Intern, Journal of Cell Science
Posted by Journal of Cell Science, on 8 May 2014
Closing Date: 15 March 2021
Journal of Cell Science is looking for an enthusiastic intern who wishes to gain experience in science publishing.
Journal of Cell Science publishes primary research articles and a well-regarded front section of reviews and topical comment. Joining an established and successful team, including Academic Editor-in-Chief Michael Way, the internship offers an ideal opportunity to gain in-depth experience on one of the major journals in the field of cell biology. The intern will work alongside an experienced Executive Editor in our Cambridge offices.
The intern’s core responsibilities will include:
- Representation of the journal at scientific conferences and within the wider scientific community, with a view to promoting the journal and commissioning new front-section content
- Conducting interviews with early-career scientists
- Writing short summary pieces to highlight the key findings of some of the journal’s research articles
- Creative involvement in the journal’s development and marketing activities
The internship will last for 9 months at a salary of £15,000 pro rata. Applicants will have a PhD in cell biology or a related field and a broad knowledge of cell and molecular biology. Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills are essential, as are enthusiasm and self-motivation. Previous editorial experience is not required.
The Company of Biologists (www.biologists.com) is a not-for-profit organisation that publishes the three well-established, internationally renowned journals Journal of Cell Science, Development and The Journal of Experimental Biology, as well as the two newer Open Access journals Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. The organisation has an active programme of charitable giving for the further advancement of biological research, including travelling fellowships for junior scientists and contributions to academic societies and conferences.
To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter, quoting reference JCSINT2014, to Miriam.Ganczakowski@biologists.com. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their entitlement to work in the UK. Please direct informal enquiries to Miriam on 01223 426 164.
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