Associate/Senior Editor

1610 BioMed Central Limited; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Portfolio, including BioMed Central, is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Genome Biology. The role supports an ambitious editorial mission across a broad biology/genomics remit and engages with researchers and board members to advance high-quality, timely publications.

The position is based in London or Shanghai with a hybrid working model. A PhD and substantial editorial experience are required to join a dynamic team overseeing manuscript evaluation and journal development.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in bioinformatics or computational genomics.
• Substantial editorial experience for senior roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and travel to engage researchers.
• Interest in open access publishing.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts with critical evaluation for quality and novelty.
• Deliver high-quality editorial services and maintain publication timelines.
• Manage publishing workflows and systems for efficient processing.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers and Editorial Board members.
• Represent the journal within the scientific community and promote visibility.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Scientific assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

PhD in bioinformatics/computational genomics

Tools

Editorial systems

Job description

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Genome Biology Permanent, Full-Time Organisation: Nature Portfolio Location: London or Shanghai - Hybrid working model Closing date: 15th November 2026

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About the Role

As one of the BioMed Central flagship journals, Genome Biology publishes outstanding research in all areas of biology and biomedicine studied from a genomic and post-genomic perspective. Areas covered include but are not limited to: sequence analysis; bioinformatics; insights into molecular, cellular and organismal biology; functional genomics; epigenomics; population genomics; proteomics; comparative biology and evolution; systems and network biology; genome editing and engineering; genomics of disease; and clinical genomics. We are looking for either an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Genome Biology editorial team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the editorial mission of Genome Biology, working as part of a dynamic team of editors who assess manuscripts, work with our editorial board members and promote the journal within our research communities.

Role Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation to assess quality, novelty, and suitability for publication while managing manuscript selection and peer review processes.
• Drive editorial excellence by delivering high-quality editorial services in accordance with journal standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication timelines.
• Manage and optimise publishing workflows and systems to support efficient manuscript processing, peer review, decision-making, and publication activities.
• Collaborate closely with authors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Serve as a key representative of the journal within the scientific community, engaging with researchers and industry experts to understand emerging trends, priorities, and publishing needs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial policies, peer review practices, and publishing processes to uphold scientific integrity and enhance the journal's impact and reputation.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with authors, Editorial Board Members, and reviewers, guiding stakeholders through the peer review process, delivering decisions with clarity, and leveraging strong collaboration and interpersonal awareness to foster productive relationships.
• Build trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while managing competing priorities and expectations, applying conflict management and relationship-building skills to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and ensure smooth editorial operations.
• Partner with the Chief Editor to execute the journal’s development strategy, leveraging market intelligence and a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities, strengthen journal positioning, and support long-term objectives.
• Drive content development by proactively attracting high-quality submissions, commissioning reviews and special collections, and collaborating with the scientific community to advance impactful publishing initiatives and enhance journal influence.
• Represent BMC and Springer Nature within the global research community by attending conferences, engaging with research institutions, and leveraging strong communication skills to promote journal visibility, foster relationships, and attract high-quality submissions.
• Develop compelling scientific and academic content to showcase published research, while contributing to a collaborative editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and driving knowledge exchange across the BMC editorial team.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Essential Educated to PhD (or equivalent), in bioinformatics or computational genomics, including artificial intelligence, large language models or machine learning; regulatory genomics, gene regulation or epigenetics; or genome evolution and population genomics.
• Experience in one or multiple of these fields will enable you to assess research and developments across relevant areas within the scope of the journal.
• Broad scientific interests and a passion for science and open access publishing.
• Ability to critically assess manuscripts for scientific impact.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills, and ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and with colleagues at all levels.
• Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and represent the journal and BMC.
• Customer focused attitude.
• Flexible mindset.
• Substantial editorial experience is required for candidates applying for the Senior Editor position.
• Desirable A can-do approach to problem-solving.
• Desirable An interest in open access publishing.
• Desirable Knowledge of editorial processes.
• Desirable Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

In return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee benefits.

This is a full-time permanent position, located in our London or Shanghai offices.

The closing date for applications is 15th November (UK midnight)

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