Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Machine Intelligence 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.

 

 

Locum Associate or Senior Editor

Nature Machine Intelligence

Fixed Term Contract

London or New York

Closing date:  17th February 2021

 

Nature Machine Intelligence is a new Nature Research journal that launched in 2019. It publishes both fundamental and applied research in a wide range of areas in artificial intelligence and robotics. The journal incorporates elements of computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, cognitive science and psychology. The journal also publishes news, commentary and perspectives on the impact of machine intelligence on science and society.

 

We are now looking to recruit a locum editor. We are inviting applications from those with a background in any of the above and related fields. Applicants should have completed a PhD, have a strong research record, feel driven to continually learn about new fields and trends and have a keen interest in exploring the wide implications of research on other scientific areas, industry and society.  We would be interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate strong science writing skills. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for a Senior Editor position.

 

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor. They will participate in all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning and editing News and Views, Comments, Perspectives and Reviews, as well as writing for the journal.

 

This is a demanding and intellectually stimulating position. The successful candidate must be dynamic and outgoing, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A key aspect of the job is liaising with the research community through laboratory visits and international conferences, and therefore a willingness to travel is essential.

 

The position is offered on a full-time basis, for an initial fixed term of 6 months, and will ideally be located in our London or New York office.

 

Applications should include the following:

 

1. A cover letter telling us who you are and why you want to become a full-time Nature journal editor. Please also mention your salary expectations and your preferred location.

 

2. A CV detailing your education, relevant employment history, list of published research papers, and any other achievements that you feel demonstrate your suitability for the position.

 

3. A concise discussion of some recent developments in two or more fields in artificial intelligence which you have found particularly exciting (explaining why).

 

We will consider applications on a rolling basis.

 

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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