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Food-Fueled Journal Editor (Student)

Campus, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

College of Arts & Sciences Time Type: Part time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary: Food-Fueledis a ... editors and faculty advisors about independent research, format guidelines, and journal graphics.

RELX Group plc

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles such as Cell, Joule, and Matter, and a growing portfolio of discipline-leading journals spanning ...

LexisNexis

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles such as Cell , Joule , and Matter , and a growing portfolio of discipline-leading journals ...

LexisNexis

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles such as Cell, Joule, and Matter, and a growing portfolio of discipline-leading journals spanning ...

RELX

Scientific Editor

Medford, MA · On-site

$71K - $119K/yr

Scientific Editor, Matter Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals, including flagship titles such as Cell , Joule , and Matter , and a growing portfolio of discipline-leading journals ...

RXinsider LTD.

Associate Scientific Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$59K - $98K/yr

The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series ...

RELX

Associate Scientific Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$59K - $98K/yr

The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series ...

Elsevier

Associate Scientific Editor

Cambridge, MA

$59K - $98K/yr

The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series ...

RELX Group plc

Associate Scientific Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$59K - $98K/yr

The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series ...

Elsevier

Associate Scientific Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$59K - $98K/yr

The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will reflect the best of all our flagship journals and provide a vital bridge to our Cell Reports series ...

Elsevier

Associate Scientific Editor

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$59K - $98K/yr

Associate Scientific Editor, Cell Press Blue (Physical Science) Location: Boston, London, Amsterdam ... The journal will be at the heart of the Cell Press portfolio, being truly multidisciplinary it will ...

LSU AgCenter

Academic Services Editor - WAE

Boyd, TX · On-site

... scientific journal formats, and publication-level scholarly editing. Respond to questions from students, faculty, and staff regarding thesis and dissertation requirements. Prior to document ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Oxford, OH · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

Editor in Chief, Cell Biotech , Cell Press Are you passionate about serving global biotechnology ... About our Team Cell Press publishes over 50 scientific journals across life, physical, earth and ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level scientific journal editor in the United States is $64,031.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An entry level scientific journal editor helps manage the peer review process, communicates with authors and reviewers, and ensures submissions adhere to the journal's guidelines. They may check manuscripts for formatting, plagiarism, and language quality, as well as coordinate editorial decisions with senior editors. This role is a key part of the publication workflow and provides insight into academic publishing standards and practices. Over time, entry-level editors gain experience in evaluating scientific research and may take on more advanced editorial responsibilities.

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Food-Fueled Journal Editor (Student)

Campus, IL • On-site

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$18.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community.This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid.

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

Food-Fueledis a research journal centered around food-related topics. We aim to showcase and publish a wide variety of exceptional works on food-related issues ranging from policy and law to food science, to personal narratives about the influence of food, nature, and agriculture.

Learn more at: https://wastedfood.american.edu/education/undergraduate-food-systems-science-journal/

Essential Functions:

  • Analyze journal submissions on a rolling basis for relevance, study design, ethics and methodology to consider publication within an academic journal.

  • Coordinate peer review and final edits for grammar, syntax, citations, and overall clarity.

  • Maintain a pre-existing WordPress site for ease of navigation and accessibility.

  • Communicate with a team of undergraduate editors and faculty advisors about independent research, format guidelines, and journal graphics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

  • Part-time.

  • 5 hours per week.

Salary Range:

  • $18.50 per hour.

Other Details

  • This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

  • Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  • American University is an E-Verify employer.

  • Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

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