Assistant/Associate Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery

Overview

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has an exciting opportunity for a scientist with strong research experience and communications skills to join the editorial team of Blood Cancer Discovery. The journal provides a premier platform of research communication on leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and associated diseases and is grounded in the same principles that led to the success of Cancer Discovery, the AACR flagship journal with an impact factor of 29.5, rigorous selection of research of highest quality and significance, fast and fair editorial process, and active promotion of published content.

The Assistant/Associate Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery, 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 publications group, the Assistant/Associate Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery will have a highly visible role both within the Association and in the larger cancer research community.

The position may be based in an AACR office in Boston or Philadelphia.

Journal Profile:Blood Cancer Discovery is a leading journal dedicated to publishing major advances in leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other hematologic malignancies. The journal features high-impact basic, translational, and clinical research that advances the understanding of disease mechanisms, identifies novel therapeutic opportunities, and informs precision medicine approaches for patients. It also publishes insightful reviews, perspectives, and commentaries that highlight emerging trends, unresolved challenges, and future directions in hematologic oncology.

Responsibilities

• Managing the peer-review process and ensuring high-quality and timely handling of submissions.
• Communicating with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal.
• Assisting the Deputy Editor with development, composition, and editing of content.
• Staying abreast of the field and developing excellent relationships with the research community.
• Collaborating with the Editors-in-Chief and in-house editorial team to identify and attract exceptional original research, reviews, and special feature content in the broad field of hematooncology.
• Representing the Journal and the AACR at scientific meetings and institutional visits.

Qualifications

• PhD in the biomedical or clinical sciences, with postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Expertise and publication record in hematology, hematooncology, or cancer science preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, consistently demonstrating initiative and commitment.
• Ability to travel to relevant scientific meetings and research institutions.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Title and salary are commensurate with experience.