Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Microbiology), Nature Communications

Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Microbiology), Nature Communications

Organisation: Nature Portfolio

Locations: New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Jersey City or Madrid – hybrid working model

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2025

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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 seeking a researcher with a background in human genetics, and an interest in either population genetics, genomics, epigenetics and computational biology.

About The Role

Nature Research is the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.

Do 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? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all of these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the editorial team of Nature Communications.

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 seeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. Candidates with a background in microbiology are suitable for this role; those with a background in host-pathogen interactions, immune responses to pathogen infections, and/or clinical infectious diseases are particularly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities include:

• 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 Microbiology 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.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to microbiology.

• 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 speciality.
• 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.

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 New York/New Jersey/Washington DC/Philadelphia or Madrid offices. We are open to applications from internal candidates from any of our offices. 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, preferred office of employment, and a separate file with a concise (300-400 words) discussion of a recent article in a relevant field that they found particularly exciting (stating why).

Internal candidates from any location can apply for this position.

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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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