Associate Scientific Editor at Remitly

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Academic Publishing, Social SciencesIndustries

Requirements

PhD degree in a Social Science; psychology preferred but not essential
Understanding of academic publishing
Customer-focused, attentive. Excellent interactive, team working skills and a drive to collaborate across multiple internal departments, ability to connect with a broad range of people as well as to work independently
Flexible, analytical, and proactive; ability to think critically about a wide range of research issues
Excellent written and verbal English communications
Experience of authoring and the peer review process would be helpful, but not essential
An interest in helping achieve success for early career researchers and those new to international, peer reviewed publishing
Must already have a permit to work in the UK or the Netherlands (London, Oxford or Amsterdam)

Responsibilities

Oversee and support the peer review process: screen new manuscript for compliance with basic journal requirements and assign to relevant reviewers or subject editors where in place
Ensuring efficient article transfer opportunities within the Elsevier Social Sciences portfolio collaborating with the internal transfer team as well as external parties
Support the subject editors and publisher to build a network of editors, scientific reviewers, and authors across the social sciences
Work with the publisher to build effective infrastructure for the journal, including improvement of internal processes and editorial team development
Monitor and update the journal webpages to ensure ongoing relevance and factual accuracy
Provide ongoing reporting to management team, and reporting/analysis as required to support ongoing journal development
Responsible for managing the solicitation of journal content in new and emerging social science fields
Editorial expansion/innovation in related fields
Work with the Publishing team, and collaborate with the existing Scientific Editors, to help facilitate the growth and development of Acta Psychologica and Social Sciences & Humanities Open, including the identification, acquisition, management, and development of high impact social science content, and helping to facilitate the content pipeline
Establish and maintain close contacts with the social sciences communities in academia and industry, and to work directly with authors, reviewers, and editors to help manage an efficient, rigorous and author friendly peer review process which maintains high professional and academic standards

Skills

Academic Publishing

Scientific Editing

Social Sciences

Content Acquisition

Author Management

Peer Review

Network Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Content Development

Remitly

International money transfer for immigrants

About Remitly

Remitly focuses on international money transfers, helping immigrants send money to their families quickly and securely at lower costs than traditional banks. The company charges transaction fees and earns from the exchange rate margin, offering various transfer options like bank deposits and cash pickups. Remitly enhances user experience through its website and mobile app, allowing real-time tracking of transfers, and engages with immigrant communities by providing helpful resources and educational support. Its goal is to meet the unique needs of immigrants while ensuring fast, affordable, and reliable money transfer services.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$423.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Continuing Education or Travel Stipend

Office Culture

Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves

DEI Learning Opportunities

Community Engagement

Inclusive Benefits

Risks

Swift's integration into banks' channels poses a competitive threat to Remitly.

AI agents' rise may challenge Remitly's operational model in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Schall Law Firm's investigation could impact investor confidence and Remitly's reputation.

Differentiation

Remitly focuses on immigrants, offering competitive rates and fast, secure transactions.

The company leverages technology for a seamless user experience via its app and website.

Remitly engages with immigrant communities through content and educational initiatives.

Upsides

Increased digital wallet adoption in key markets expands Remitly's reach to unbanked individuals.

AI agents in operations could reduce costs and improve Remitly's efficiency.

Visa collaboration enhances Remitly's cross-border fund flow services, boosting customer satisfaction.

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