Associate/Senior Editor, Nature Reviews Bioengineering

American Nano Society; Leigh Woods; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global scientific organization is seeking an Associate (or Senior) Editor to join its editorial team for a new journal focused on bioengineering. The role involves commissioning articles, editing manuscripts, and liaising with the research community. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess strong editing and organizational skills. This full-time position will be based in London, Berlin, or New York, starting early 2022.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Excellent working environment

Generous vacation

Discounted public transport

Qualifications

• PhD in a bioengineering-related discipline.
• Ideally relevant post-doctoral or industry experience.
• Demonstrable ability to edit text for sense, clarity, factual correctness and language.
• Proactive approach and excellent organizational skills.
• Editorial experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Commission articles and edit manuscripts.
• Organise peer review.
• Write for the journal and develop the journal’s website and social media presence.
• Liaise with the research community through meetings and conferences.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Bioelectronics

Robotics

Editorial skills

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in a bioengineering-related discipline

Job description

Overview

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

Job title

Associate (or Senior) Editor

Department

Nature Reviews Bioengineering

Reporting to

Chief Editor

Location

London, Berlin, New York

Role overview

Nature Reviews Bioengineering – launching in January 2023 – is recruiting an Associate or Senior Editor with a background in bioelectronics and/or robotics. This position is an exciting opportunity to join the launching editorial team of Nature Reviews Bioengineering and to aid in the shaping of the journal. Nature Reviews Bioengineering will publish Reviews and Perspectives, covering a wide range of topics, including biomaterials, bioelectronics, robotics, bio(nano)technology, synthetic biology, biomedical engineering, medical devices, delivery systems and regenerative medicine. Nature Reviews Bioengineering will also publish Comments and other front-half articles, as well as editorial content, creating a discussion forum for the bioengineering community.

Experience and focus areas

We are particularly interested in applicants with a background in biosensing, bionics, robotics and/or technology transfer, but we would welcome applications from outstanding candidates in any area of bioengineering.

Responsibilities

• Commission articles and edit manuscripts
• Organise peer review
• Write for the journal and develop the journal’s website and social media presence
• Liaise with the research community through meetings, laboratory visits and international conferences
• Travel as required

Qualifications and experience

• PhD in a bioengineering-related discipline
• Ideally relevant post-doctoral or industry experience
• Demonstrable ability to edit text for sense, clarity, factual correctness and language
• Proactive approach and excellent organizational skills
• Editorial experience is beneficial but not required

Position details

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, starting early 2022, and will be located in our London, Berlin or New York offices.

Application process

To apply, please submit a CV, a research highlight (approximately 400 words) on a recent relevant paper in the literature, and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and including your salary expectations and notice period.

All employees are currently working remotely. Once the office re-opens, all employees will be expected to be based in the office in line with our working from home policy.

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Closing date

Closing date: 28 January 2022

Additional notes

Terms for Berlin: Limitation: none; Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week); Company: Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA; Contact HR Berlin: Barbara Thorwarth; Berlin candidates: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes varied tasks, an excellent working environment with flat hierarchies, good work-life balance with generous vacation, discounted public transport and book prices, an on-site cafeteria. Visit www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about Research E&P career opportunities.