Associate Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery

Journal Profile:

Blood Cancer Discovery publishes high-quality research, reviews and views of broadest interest in the field of hematologic malignancies. The journal is grounded in the same principles that led to the success of Cancer Discovery, one of the AACR’s prestigious oncology journals: rigorous selection of research of the highest quality and significance, fast and fair editorial processes, and active promotion of published content. Blood Cancer Discovery’s first Journal Impact Factor, released in 2023, is 11.4.

Position Summary:

The Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery, will evaluate manuscript submissions for quality and impact in close collaboration with academic Editors-in-Chief and editorial board members. Further, this role entails handling manuscripts throughout peer review process and publication as part of the in-house team of editorial, publishing, and marketing professionals. This individual 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 Editor will have a highly visible role both within the Association and in the larger cancer research community.

• Manage the peer-review process and ensure high-quality and timely handling of submissions.
• Communicate with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal.
• Assist the Deputy Editor with development, composition, and editing of content.
• Stay abreast of the field and develop excellent relationships with the research community.
• Collaborate with the Editors-in-Chief and in-house editorial team to identify and attract exceptional content in the field of hematologic oncology.
• Represent the journal and the AACR at scientific meetings and institutional visits.

Education:

• PhD in the biomedical or clinical sciences

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Expertise in hematology, oncology, or cancer science.
• Publication record in hematopoiesis or cancer research.
• Experience in evaluating manuscripts during the peer-review process or as an editorial board member for cancer or cancer-related biomedical journals.
• 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 institutions.
• Title and salary commensurate with experience.

About the AACR:

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. AACR is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. 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 and in related biomedical sciences. AACR publishes ten 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.

 This position can be located in our Boston, MA or Philadelphia, PA office