Elsevier is hiring Associate Scientific Editors – Social Science (Quantitative) across Chennai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru. This full-time opportunity is ideal for PhD holders in Economics, Finance, and other quantitative social science disciplines who wish to contribute to scholarly publishing and support researchers worldwide.
This role sits within the STM Journals division and focuses on improving the author experience, maintaining peer review quality, and supporting the publication of high-impact scientific research.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Elsevier |
| Job Role | Associate Scientific Editor – Social Science (Quantitative) |
| Experience | PhD / Postdoctoral Experience Preferred |
| Location | Chennai / Gurgaon / Bengaluru |
| Work Model | Full-Time |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Industry | Academic Publishing / Information & Analytics |
| Department | STM Journals – Author Heroes Team |
| Role Category | Editorial & Scientific Publishing |
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | PhD in Social Science (Quantitative Methods) |
| Preferred Fields | Economics, Finance, Quantitative Social Sciences |
| Publication Record | Published Papers in Scientific Journals |
| Language Skills | Professional Written & Spoken English |
| Technical Skills | Familiarity with Digital Publishing Platforms & Online Tools |
As an Associate Scientific Editor, you will partner with researchers and external editors to manage the editorial lifecycle of scientific manuscripts. The position requires evaluating submissions, coordinating peer review, and guiding authors to improve manuscript quality.
You will play a key role in improving editorial workflows, maintaining research integrity, and supporting authors in finding suitable journals within Elsevier’s portfolio of 2700+ hybrid and Open Access journals.
Elsevier promotes a collaborative and inclusive environment supporting professional growth and work-life balance.
Professionals in this role can grow into:
Yes, a PhD in Social Science with quantitative expertise is required.
Candidates must have a record of published scientific papers.
This is an editorial role requiring scientific expertise rather than software development.
Yes, positions are available in Chennai, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru.
Yes, you will collaborate with global researchers and editorial teams.
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