CERN Position: Editorial Coordinator for Open Research Europe (RCS-SIS-OS-2025-275-LD)

Location: Geneva, ch

Company Description:

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world”s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Job Description:

Introduction:

We are seeking an experienced Editorial Coordinator with a strong scientific background to work on the Open Research Europe (ORE) platform, soon to be hosted at CERN. As part of a growing team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing editorial policies and processes while coordinating with scientific advisory boards, outsourced editorial partners, and production teams, applying excellent scientific judgment to evaluate research quality.

Functions:

Editorial Policy Implementation:

• Implement editorial procedures for ORE following policies developed in coordination with ORE governance and Scientific Advisory Board.
• Ensure consistent application of editorial standards across all submissions.
• Suggest adaptation of policies as needed based on operational feedback and evolving best practices.

Workflow Coordination & Oversight:

• Oversee editorial workflows with external partners, from pre-publication checks through peer review.
• Collaborate closely with the Production team to ensure seamless manuscript processing.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure adherence to publication ethics and research integrity standards.
• Monitor editorial quality delivered by external partners.
• Implement quality control measures throughout the editorial process.
• Address complex editorial cases requiring expert scientific judgment.

Qualifications:

PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of a scientific domain such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences.

Specialised training or education in scholarly publishing is an advantage.

Experience:

• Extensive experience as an academic/scientific journal editor, ideally in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary publishing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in managing peer-review processes and models (including the Publish-Review-Curate (PRC) model) and in editorial decision-making.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing editorial policies.
• Familiarity with scholarly publishing standards and best practices (COPE, ICMJE, DOAJ criteria).
• Hands-on experience with Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform is an advantage.

Technical competencies:

• Publishing: including knowledge of research integrity, publication ethics, and responsible conduct of research.
• Quality management.
• Contract management.
• Organisation, planning and control.
• Project management: including coordination with multiple stakeholders across different organisations.

Behavioural competencies:

• Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
• Communicating Effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.
• Achieving Results: being rigorous and producing quality results at first attempt.
• Solving Problems: assimilating large quantities of information, identifying key issues and formulating conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Learning and Sharing Knowledge: keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Additional Information:

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN”s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.01.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions:

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: RCS-SIS-OS-2025-275-LD

Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Benchmark Job Title: Scientific Information Professional

Global Benefits

• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Overview of CERN – Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

More information about us, here: careers.cern

Level of Education: Master Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24