Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (public health, epidemiology)

Title : Associate or Senior Editor (public health, epidemiology)

Organisation : Nature Communications

Location(s) : Shanghai, New York, Madrid or Milan (hybrid working model)

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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 an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.

About the Role

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.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in public health and epidemiology; experience in non-communicable diseases is desired but we will also consider candidates with experience in infectious diseases.

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.
• Commissioning and editing Reviews, and writing Editorials.

To be considered for the position, you will have :

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to public health and epidemiology.
• Significant research experience is preferred.
• 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 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, 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 a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located in one of our offices.

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

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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US Annualized Base Salary Range : Associate Editor : $80,000 / Senior Editor : $95,000