Clarivate Hiring for Associate Content Editor (Zoological Record) at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

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We are seeking a motivated Content Analyst/Content Editor to join our talented Zoological Records (ZR) team. Zoological Record is the world’s oldest continuing database of animal biology. It is considered the world’s leading taxonomic reference, and with coverage back to 1864, has long acted as the world’s unofficial register of animal names covering the entire animal kingdom, including living and fossil species. We have a great skill set in researching, abstracting, and indexing and we would love to speak with you if you have skills in editorial work.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

Educational Qualification: M.Sc. Zoology or related life science streams.

2+ years’ experience of content analysis/ content editing in a science-related field or in related publication domain.

Freshers preferred only if done Masters in Zoology

Knowledge on animal classification, systematic taxonomy & Nomenclature will be added advantage.

Knowledge in performing end of production cycle completeness, and accuracy tasks as assigned.

Good scientific research and analytical skills, with attention to detail

General computer proficiency (MS Office) and ability to quickly learn new software tools

Good oral and written communication skills, with excellent command of English

A good team player with the ability to work independently

Ability to set priorities and be flexible in a changing environment

Effective time management

Self-motivated with the ability to deliver consistently

It would be great if you also had . . .

A PhD or postgraduate background in zoology would be beneficial.

What will you be doing in this role?

Apply zoology, systematic taxonomy, ICZN Nomenclature, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology concepts to curate animal and its biological related data from research articles in line with editorial policies

Achieve weekly production volumes and consistently meet quality targets

Take active role within the team to ensure targets are met

Maintain a flexible and adaptable approach towards process change

Take initiative by raising, discussing, and resolving subject matter and production issues

Maintain and develop scientific knowledge and skills training as required to complete work and stay current on scientific trends and developments related to your editorial responsibilities

Product you will be developing

Zoological Records products

About the Team

It is an international team based in India and UK that works mainly for the Zoological Record product. It is part of the Selective indexed product team that is responsible of the selection and indexing of relevant academic items for inclusion in several Clarivate products such as Zoological Record, Derwent Drug File or the International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, within others

Hours of Work

This is a full-time permanent position

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