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Nature Portfolio · 12 hours ago

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Computational Social Science)

Buffalo-Niagara Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

Nature Portfolio is a leading publisher of research, and they are seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Communications with expertise in computational social science. The role involves handling original research papers, making editorial decisions, and liaising with experts in the scientific community.

Publishing

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Computational social sciencePhD in relevant fieldResearch experienceEditorial experienceFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to computational social science

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

Preferred

Significant research experience is preferred

Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions

Benefits

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

Company

Nature Portfolio

Springer Nature publishes journals, databases and online products and services across the life, physical and applied sciences and, most recently, clinical medicine.

Founded in 1869