Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Structural & Molecular Biology and Nature Communications)

Springer Nature; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature seeks an Associate or Senior Editor for its Nature Structural & Molecular Biology journal. This role involves handling original research papers, making editorial decisions, and collaborating with the editorial team. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of Molecular or Structural Biology, excellent communication skills, and a passion for scientific research.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Hybrid office working policy

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Molecular and/or Structural Biology is essential.
• Understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is a must.
• Editorial experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle manuscripts and oversee the editorial process.
• Make editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Commission and edit content such as Reviews.

Skills

Understanding of Molecular/Structural Biology

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking

Passion for science

Education

PhD in Molecular and/or Structural Biology

Job description

Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Structural & Molecular Biology and Nature Communications)

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Structural & Molecular Biology and Nature Communications)

Closing date: June 20th

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About The Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio

Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and npj series.

About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will handle manuscripts in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. If you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world and if you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research, then this is for you!

This role can be located in our New York, Shanghai, Beijing, Milan or Madrid offices on a hybrid working model. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and npj series.

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about scientific research? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team.

To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with experience in Molecular and/or Structural biology and/or Cell Biology who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.

This position is a permanent role within the Nature Portfolio and the successful applicant will be placed with Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, while also working closely with the Molecular Biology & Genetics and the Structural biology teams at Nature Communications. Please note that the successful applicant may be assigned to different journals depending on portfolio needs in the future.

Nature Structural & Molecular Biology is a monthly journal focusing on the functional and mechanistic understanding of how molecular components in a biological process work together. Nature Communications is the leading Nature Portfolio fully open Open Access journal publishing high-quality scientific research across natural, clinical, social and applied sciences.

Role responsibilities:

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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.
• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Structural & Molecular Biology and Nature Communications.
• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field of Molecular and/or Structural Biology.
• Additional research experience valuable but not needed.
• 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, including fluent 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 editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.
• Postdoc Research experience is preferred but not essential.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal they are based in.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our Shanghai/Beijing, New York, Madrid or Milan. The position is offered on a permanent basis and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest in the position and preferred office of employment.

Internal candidates from any location can apply for this position.

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Closing date: June 20th

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

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