Associate or Senior Editor: Reviews & Perspectives, Nature Medicine at Nature America, Inc in New York, New York

Job Description:

Nature Research is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.

Associate or Senior Editor: Reviews & Perspectives, Nature Medicine

New York or London

Closing date: February 1, 2021

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate or Senior Editor to join the Nature Medicine team as our Reviews Editor. Your mission will be to build upon the success of the journal’s front-half section, commissioning, editing and developing content that analyzes and provides our readers with updates on the most timely and significant problems in medicine and health.

Nature Medicine research analysis’ section encompasses content of different shapes and forms – such as reviews, perspectives, News & Views, research highlights, both in print and online media. The Reviews editor is also responsible for managing the development of special issues highlighting new trends in research. You will be interacting with key scientists and opinion-makers on a daily basis, to identify impactful content that is bespoken to the journal’s translational and clinical readership.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A MD, or PhD (or equivalent) in any area of the biomedical or medical sciences.


• Breadth of research interest and eagerness to learn about new areas and developments in medicine with potential to improve people’s lives.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be fluent in English (written and spoken).


• A good handle of social media platforms.


• Be eager to travel and meet scientists and physicians worldwide; learn more about them and their research.


• Be comfortable with working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, interacting with colleagues with different expertise, and taking on new challenges.


• Candidates for a senior position must demonstrate prior experience in editing Reviews content for scientific publications. 

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor and play an important role in setting the journal’s agenda and editorial voice.

This is a full-time position, based in our New York or London offices with flexibility for partly working from home. 

To apply:  Send us your resume / CV, writing samples in Nature’s research highlights or News & Views format, and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position.  

Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis.  The closing date for applications is February 1, 2021.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision


• Life and AD&D


• 401(k)


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Transit Accounts


• Tuition Assistance


• Summer Hours

At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

 

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