Associate or Senior Editor – Nature Progress Oncology

Jobtailor; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a high‑caliber editorial professional to oversee manuscript selection, peer review, and overall editorial decisions in Oncology/Biology. The role includes liaising with editors at other journals, engaging with the international scientific community, guiding external editors, attending conferences, and commissioning reviews.

A PhD in Oncology/Biology and excellent English communication are essential; editorial experience is not required, though valued, and travel readiness is

Qualifications

• A PhD in Oncology/Biology or related field.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and excellent communication.
• Ability to read and assess novelty and context of research.
• Willingness to travel to conferences and meet scientists worldwide.
• Editorial experience is not required, though welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manuscript selection and peer review.
• Make editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Determine representation of the subject in the journal.
• Liaise with editors at Nature family journals and international experts.
• Engage with the external editorial board and assist with recruitment/training.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.
• Commission and edit reviews and editorials.

Skills

Editorial communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Oncology/Biology

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 the subject in the journal.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Engaging with the external editorial board—guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of new board members.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commissioning and editing reviews and writing editorials.

Requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to Oncology/Biology.
• Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
• 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 fluency 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, 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Oncology/Biology with a strong understanding of recent trends and developments in the field. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with editors and the scientific community.