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Springernature

Associate Publisher

Milano, TX · Hybrid

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about scientific publishing to gain exposure to all aspects of the journals business while contributing to impactful biomedical research. Role ...

AIP Publishing

AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working with us means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing.

Harvard University

Scientific Writer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

PhD or doctoral degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent professional experience in grant writing and scientific publishing will be considered. * Subject matter expertise in global health ...

Harvard University

Scientific Writer

Cambridge, MA

PhD or doctoral degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent professional experience in grant writing and scientific publishing will be considered. * Subject matter expertise in global health ...

AIP Publishing

Working with us means being part of a mission: to accelerate scientific discovery while reimagining the future of scholarly publishing. AIP Publishing helps brilliant work make a global impact. We're ...

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Professionals in scientific publishing often encounter challenges such as managing tight publication deadlines, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of scientific content, and coordinating with authors, reviewers, and editorial boards across different time zones. To succeed, it’s important to develop strong organizational and communication skills, stay updated with industry standards (such as COPE and ICMJE guidelines), and become comfortable with editorial management systems. Gaining familiarity with peer review processes and maintaining attention to detail will help you effectively navigate the fast-paced and collaborative environment typical of scientific publishing.

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Scientific publishing is the process of disseminating research findings and scholarly work through journals, books, or online platforms. This field involves peer review, editing, and production to ensure the quality and credibility of published research. Scientific publishers help researchers share discoveries with the wider scientific community and the public, supporting the advancement of knowledge. The process also includes maintaining ethical standards and managing copyright and open-access policies.

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Scientific publishing involves the process of producing and distributing scientific research, while scientific editing focuses on improving the clarity, accuracy, and quality of scientific manuscripts before publication. Both roles require a strong understanding of scientific content, but publishing emphasizes dissemination, whereas editing emphasizes refinement.

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RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING AND REPOSITORY SPEC

RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING AND REPOSITORY SPEC

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

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The Biomedical Library is looking for a Research Publication and Content Editor for their Magnolia Campus location


Job Summary :

The Research Scientific Publishing and Repository Specialist serves as a senior editor for key manuscripts and projects, while also acting as the primary facilitator of educational and publication repository initiatives within the Office of Scientific Publications.

Collaborating closely with the Biomedical Library, the role contributes to the development and maintenance of the Moffitt Publication Repository, Manuscript Pre-Submission Review Process, in addition to editing SOPs, topic guidelines, webpages, and resource guides.

The role involves extensive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including grant administrators, members of the Office of Scientific Development, and sponsors (NIH, DOD, etc.), to develop and maintain internal tracking and reporting required by grants, research projects, and institutional authorities.

Working in conjunction with the Biomedical Library, this role collaborates on:

• Development and maintenance of the Moffitt Publication Repository

• Manuscript Pre-Submission Review Process

• Faculty Peer-Review & Writing Group

The role will lead educational initiatives in scientific writing and publishing for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students, developing materials on open access, scholarly communications, and academic identity management. The role promotes scholarly copyright education, developing programs and best practices in consultation with key stakeholders. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the position offers editorial support for high-priority manuscripts and grant applications.

 

Credentials and Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or technical writing (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics,

technical writing, or related field); with five (5) years of experience in a research or academic

setting, with a focus on scientific editing/writing.

-Medical Writer Certified (MWC®) required within one (1) year of hire.

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