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One Earth is Cell Press’ flagship sustainability journal, publishing impactful research and perspectives across the full spectrum of sustainability science. Our mission is to advance understanding of, and identify solutions to, the major sustainability challenges facing our planet, while breaking down barriers between the natural, social, and applied sciences and the humanities. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise across climate-related disciplines, with particular interest in climate mitigation, adaptation, climate impacts, climate dynamics, and the interactions between climate change and society, ecosystems, health, and sustainable development. The successful candidate will handle all climate-related content published by One Earth. We are open to candidates at different career stages and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive editorial team. Previous editorial experience is advantageous but not required.\nAbout The Role:\nAs a Senior Scientific Editor, you will play a central role in shaping One Earth’s climate content and editorial direction. 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Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.\nWorking for you\nAt Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:\nGenerous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days\nHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits\nWellbeing programs\nLife assurance\nAccess to a competitive contributory pension scheme\nLong service awards\nSave As You Earn share option scheme\nTravel Season ticket loan\nMaternity, paternity and shared parental leave\nAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and children\nRE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you\nAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer\nAccess to extensive learning and development resources\nAccess to employee discounts via Perks at Work\nAbout Us\nA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.\n\nIf performed in NLD Amsterdam (Radarweg), the base pay range is €59,300 - €98,800.\n\nThis job may be subject to a collective labor agreement in the Netherlands. Please consult with the hiring team for further details.\n\nWe know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Clickhereto access benefits specific to your location.\nWe are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. 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