Genome Biology Editor - Associate/Senior (Hybrid)

BMC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Portfolio, publisher of Genome Biology, is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Genome Biology editorial team in a hybrid London/Shanghai role. You will assess manuscripts, collaborate with editorial boards, and promote the journal within research communities.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to editorial strategy, attract high-quality submissions, and advance publishing initiatives, with a strong emphasis on integrity and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in bioinformatics or computational genomics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to critically assess manuscripts for scientific impact.
• Willingness to travel and meet scientists worldwide.
• Editorial experience is required for candidates applying for Senior Editor position.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts, assessing quality, novelty and suitability for publication.
• Deliver high-quality editorial services in line with journal standards and timelines.
• Manage publishing workflows and systems for efficient manuscript processing.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers and Editorial Board members to ensure a rigorous review process.
• Represent the journal within the scientific community and engage with researchers to understand publishing needs.
• Contribute to editorial policy and peer review process improvements to uphold integrity and journal reputation.
• Communicate clearly with authors and reviewers and guide them through the review process.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Partner with the Chief Editor to execute the journal’s development strategy.
• Drive content development by attracting submissions and commissioning reviews.
• Represent BMC and Springer Nature to promote journal visibility and attract high-quality submissions.
• Develop compelling scientific content to showcase research and support knowledge exchange.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Editorial mindset

Education

PhD in bioinformatics or computational genomics

Job description

Nature Portfolio, publisher of Genome Biology, is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Genome Biology editorial team in a hybrid London/Shanghai role. You will assess manuscripts, collaborate with editorial boards, and promote the journal within research communities.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to editorial strategy, attract high-quality submissions, and advance publishing initiatives, with a strong emphasis on integrity and impact.