Associate or Senior Editor (Immunology), Nature Communications

Associate or Senior Editor (Immunology), Nature Communications

Associate or Senior Editor (Immunology), Nature Communications

Job title: Associate or Senior Editor (Immunology)

Organization:Nature Communications

Location:Shanghai, Beijing, Berlin or Heidelberg (hybrid working)

About The Role

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 looking for an expert in Immunology.

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.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to cellular or molecular immunology.
• Significant research and/or post-doctoral experience is preferred but not essential.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your specialty.
• 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, 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.

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor for Immunology in the Biological Sciences division. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located in our Shanghai, Beijing, Berlin or Heidelberg offices on a hybrid working model. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

Applicants should include a CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the post. Apply early, applications will be considered as they are received.

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. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.