Associate or Senior Editor (Cell Biology), Nature Communications at Nature America, Inc in New York, New York

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Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Cell biology)

Organisation: Nature Communications

Location: London, New York, Shanghai or Berlin

Closing date:  15th July 2021

 

Nature Research is the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.

 

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all of these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the editorial team of Nature Communications.

 

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking an editor with experience in cell biology who has an inquiring scientific mind, a critical eye and a deep understanding of their subject and interests and beyond. 

 

We are particularly interested in candidates with research experience in the areas of membrane trafficking, cell division, cell motility and adhesion, mechanobiology, or nuclear cell biology.

 

The responsibilities include:

• 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.


• Determining the representation of their subject in the journal.


• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.


• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.


• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials

 

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of cell biology


• Significant research experience is preferred.


• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.


• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality.


• 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 this discipline.


• Be eager to meet scientists virtually and 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.

 

The successful candidate will report to the Team Manager for cell and developmental biology in the Life sciences division.

 

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located in either our London, New York, Shanghai or Berlin office. The position is offered on a permanent basis and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

We are currently working remotely and have a strong virtual on-boarding induction in place.

When it is safe to return to the office we have a Global Working From Home Policy which will be discussed during interview.

 

Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of a recent scientific development that they found particularly exciting (stating why).

 

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

For Berlin candidates, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

•    Varied and interesting tasks

•    An excellent working environment with flat hierarchies

•    A good work life balance with fair working hours and a generous and flexible vacation package

•    Discounted public transport

•    Discounted book prices

•    An excellent on-site cafeteria

 

Terms for Berlin

Limitation: None

Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week)

Company: Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA

Contact HR Berlin: Barbara Thorwarth

 

At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise 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.

 

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