Location
London (UK) or Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

Hours
Full time, flexible working hours with hybrid options (office and home)

Salary
€59,300 - €98,800 per year (Amsterdam base pay range)

About the Role
We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist or scholar to join the editorial team of One Earth, Cell Press’ flagship sustainability journal. One Earth publishes impactful research and perspectives across the full spectrum of sustainability science, aiming to advance understanding and identify solutions to major sustainability challenges facing our planet. The journal breaks down barriers between natural, social, and applied sciences and the humanities.

The successful candidate will handle all climate-related content published by One Earth, with a focus on climate mitigation, adaptation, impacts, dynamics, and the interactions between climate change and society, ecosystems, health, and sustainable development. You will play a central role in shaping the journal’s climate content and editorial direction, overseeing the peer review process, engaging with authors and reviewers, commissioning compelling content, and building relationships within the research and sustainability communities.

Responsibilities include identifying and developing high-impact content, managing peer review with rigor and fairness, selecting expert reviewers, commissioning and editing Reviews and Perspectives, planning thematic issues, contributing to editorial strategy, representing the journal at events, and supporting digital content and outreach.

About Us
RELX is a global leader in information and analytics, supporting researchers and healthcare professionals to advance science and improve health outcomes. We combine quality information and data analytics to support visionary science, education, and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing global challenges and building a sustainable future through innovative technologies and partnerships.

Working with Us
We promote a healthy work/life balance with wellbeing initiatives, flexible working hours, hybrid working, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals. We offer an inclusive, agile, collaborative, and innovative environment where diversity is valued and everyone has a role to play.

Benefits include generous holiday allowance, health screening, private medical benefits, wellbeing programs, life assurance, pension scheme, long service awards, share option scheme, travel loans, parental leave, emergency care support, charity volunteering days, employee resource groups, learning and development resources, and employee discounts.

Experience
PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific, social scientific, or interdisciplinary discipline. Previous editorial experience is preferred but not required. Established research networks are advantageous, especially for senior candidates.

About you
Broad interest across sustainability research with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse scientific areas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an international team. Strong interpersonal and networking skills. Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trends.

Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is required. Applicants must include a cover letter clearly describing their interest in the role and how their skills, knowledge, and experience would contribute to the journal. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.