Assistant/Associate Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery

About the Role

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) seeks a scientist with strong research experience and communications skills to join the editorial team of Blood Cancer Discovery. This role involves managing manuscript submissions, commissioning content, promoting the journal, and collaborating with the editorial team and research community. The position may be based in Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.

Journal Profile

Blood Cancer Discovery is a leading journal focused on major advances in leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other hematologic malignancies. It publishes high-impact basic, translational, and clinical research, as well as insightful reviews, perspectives, and commentaries that highlight emerging trends and challenges in hematologic oncology.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical or clinical sciences; postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Expertise and publication record in hematology, hematologic oncology, or cancer science preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent, self-motivated, with demonstrated initiative and commitment.
• Ability to travel to scientific meetings and research institutions.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

Title and salary are commensurate with experience.