The AACR has an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about the intersection of cancer research and immunology, and who is considering a non-bench career, to join the editorial team of Cancer Immunology Research as Assistant, Associate, or Senior Editor, based on experience level.

The Editor, Cancer Immunology Research, will handle manuscript submissions 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 team, the Editor, Cancer Immunology Research, will have a highly visible role both within the Association and in the larger cancer research community.

About Cancer Immunology Research

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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to policy implementation in conjunction with the Executive Editor.
Assist the Executive Editor in managing/participating in the peer-review process to ensure quality and timely handling of submissions.
Assist the Executive 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 Executive 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 nine “sibling” AACR journals to ensure good communication and promotion of synergistic opportunities.

Required Education and Training

PhD with postdoctoral experience in a biomedical or clinical science.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Expertise in immunology and/or cancer science.
Publication record in cancer research, with cancer immunology research highly 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.
Must be able to travel to relevant scientific meetings and research institutes.

Organizational Profile

AACR membership includes more than 58,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 141 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32% of members live outside the United States and 22% of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies. 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 the cancer field as well as in related biomedical sciences. 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 fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in and reasons for hope 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.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for issue management, copyediting, production, and quality control of scientific journal content from acceptance through online and print publication. This position requires the individual to work independently and possess good decision-making skills during the journal production process. Oversee and manage vendor performance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Manages issues and prepares assigned manuscripts for publication according to established AACR quality guidelines while meeting all production, printing, online publishing, and mailing deadlines

Checks for consistency and accuracy of style in copyediting and composition and ensures all necessary components of manuscripts and issues are present.
Meets established deadlines consistently.
Oversees graphic design and manages submission of digital art, assuring acceptable quality and implementation of all art prior to publication.
Works with the managing editor and authors to select and/or obtain cover art according to the schedule; facilitates production of cover with AACR graphics staff.
Assures that all necessary documents are in-house prior to publication, including signed copyright forms, permissions, conflict of interest forms, and author contribution forms.
Identifies problems interfering with fulfillment of department’s goals and informs manager promptly.
Responsible for copyediting to conform with journal style, including detecting and correcting errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax; oversees copyediting by vendor to ensure style is consistent throughout articles and issues.
Maintains and updates publication schedules using journal production system.

Monitors established budgetary parameters

Checks authors’ proofs to reduce changes and to monitor editing problems.
Monitors performance of composition provider and printer for quality and on-time performance.

Maintains online versions of the journal and online information about the journal

Manages electronic files, TOCs, covers, highlighted articles.
Reviews online information about journal on hosting platform and on the journals’ website.

Performs other tasks as assigned by publications management.

Job Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of editorial production experience within a scientific or other scholarly publication.
Detail-oriented with a customer service approach to authors and editors.
Superior communications skills, verbal and written.
Superior knowledge of grammar, style, scientific conventions.
Familiarity with printing and electronic publishing methods and procedures.
Familiarity with CSE and AMA Style Manual; medical terminology a plus.

Education and Training

Bachelor's degree or extensive equivalent experience

Technical Competencies and Special Skills

Good computer skills; knowledge of submission and production tracking systems.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with digital art formats.
Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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