Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (public health, epidemiology)

Springer Nature; Comunidad Valenciana; Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor specializing in public health and epidemiology. This role involves managing original research, making editorial decisions, and collaborating with a network of experts. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, a strong research background, and excellent communication skills. This intellectually stimulating position offers the chance to contribute to a leading Open Access journal and engage with the scientific community globally. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, where your insights can make a significant impact.

Formación

• PhD or equivalent in public health or epidemiology is required.
• Significant research experience and a passion for science are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Handle original research papers and oversee the editorial process.
• Make editorial decisions based on expert advice and liaise with other editors.

Conocimientos

Public Health

Epidemiology

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Research Assessment

Educación

PhD in Public Health or Epidemiology

Descripción del empleo

Title : Associate or Senior Editor (public health, epidemiology)

Organisation : Nature Communications

Location(s) : Shanghai, New York, Madrid or Milan (hybrid working model)

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About The Brand

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

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 a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.

About the Role

We are looking for a candidate with experience in public health and epidemiology; experience in non-communicable diseases is desired but we will also consider candidates with experience in infectious diseases.

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.
• Commissioning and editing Reviews, and writing Editorials.

To be considered for the position, you will have :

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to public health and epidemiology.
• 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.
• 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 travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research.
• 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 candidates will report to a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located in one of our offices.

Applicants should include a CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment.

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive.

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US Annualized Base Salary Range : Associate Editor : $80,000 / Senior Editor : $95,000