Description The Opportunity: We are looking for a hard-working and highly organized Assistant Editor to join the Editorial Office of Cardiovascular Research, based within the Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, on a full-time, fixed term basis until 31 December 2026, with possibility of extension. This is a hybrid working position, including both at home and on-site working. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiovascular Research Editorial Office team as an Assistant Editor. Working as an integral member of the Editorial Office, you will provide efficient and effective support to the Senior Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief, with a direct role in co-ordinating the manuscript provision and flow and maintaining scientific rigour. This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. The salary for this post is Grade UE06 £33,882 to £39,105 per annum. Your skills and attributes for success: SCQF level 9, degree in medical science or equivalent. Experience in the process of preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Proven analytical skills and capacity for problem solving. Excellent time management, team-working, and organisational skills. Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab) Application Information Please ensure you include the following documents in your application: - CV - Cover letter As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 18 February 2025. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held around 2 weeks after closing .