Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Biology

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Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Biology
Location(s): London, Jersey City, New York, Philadelphia or Washington DC – Hybrid Working Model 
Application Deadline: 30th January 2024, candidates will be considered as they apply

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Editor with research experience in relevant scientific areas in biology to join Communications Biology - a multidisciplinary open access biology journal. The journal complements our other Nature Portfolio open access titles, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports. The position is offered on a full-time basis and will be located in London or in one of our US offices on a hybrid working pattern. 

The Associate/Senior Editor role at Communications Biology is ideal for researchers who love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to satisfy your desire to learn more about the natural world and for those who enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research.

We are looking for someone with a research background in Cognitive neuroscience, Computational biology, Ecology, Immunology or Cancer biology but would consider strong candidates with other backgrounds in biological research. A large part of the role will involve working alongside the journal’s Editorial Board.  

Role Responsibilities:

•    Handling original research papers and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
•    Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
•    Engaging with our external editorial board- guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of new board members.
•    Liaising extensively with editors at other journals across Springer Nature and with experts in the international scientific community.
•    Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
•    Commissioning various content including Reviews and Comment articles and writing Editorials.
•    Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
•    A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant biology discipline. Post-doctoral experience would be advantageous but not essential.
•    A genuine passion for scientific communication and promoting rigor and transparency in reporting research.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
•    The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of the biological sciences.
•    A desire to interact with scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.
•    Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions. 

To apply: applicants should include a CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the post, any prior editorial experience, and their preferred office of employment.

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