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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER, CHEMISTRY (Ref: BMC/CAP)
Chemistry Central, part of BioMed Central Ltd requires an experienced chemist with publishing experience to develop and expand its new portfolio of chemistry journals.
The role of the Associate Publisher will involve leading the development of the portfolio of open access journals through proactive launches/acquisitions in high growth areas of chemistry, including multidisciplinary research. You will also oversee the editorial process for Chemistry Central Journal and newly launched journals, managing the in-house Assistant Editor(s) and relations with external journal editors, Editorial Advisory Boards (EAB) and authors.
You will represent Chemistry Central at industry events and academic conferences, to promote the journal portfolio, solicit manuscripts, liaise with Editorial Boards and advocate open access in chemistry.
The role will also involve the planning and coordination of appropriate use of web technologies to improve the delivery and linking of chemical information within the journals and with external resources.
A PhD in chemistry or related discipline is essential, as is previous experience of scientific publishing. An understanding of chemistry-related web technologies would be an advantage.
The position will be based in London and will report to the Deputy Publisher, BioMed Central.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Bryan Vickery (bryan<dot>vickery<at>chemistrycentral<dot>com)
Please send your CV and covering letter, stating salary expectations and quoting job reference to: Recruitment, SNG, 34-42 Cleveland Street, London, W1T 4LB, or by email to: jobs@sciencenow.com.
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