Associate or Senior Editor (Molecular biology and/or Human Genetics)

Organisation: Nature Communications

Location: Shanghai, London - hybrid working model

Closing date: 30th April 2024


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.

· Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials
To be considered for the position, you will have:

· A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to Human Genetics or Molecular Biology.

· 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. 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 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 Biological Sciences division at Nature Communications.
This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices.
Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of a recent scientific development that they found particularly exciting (stating why).
Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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语言要求：英语
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