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Springer Nature · 2 months ago

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Digital health and computational biology)

New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $95K/yr

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. They are seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Communications, focusing on digital health and computational biology, who will handle original research papers and collaborate with other editors throughout the editorial process.

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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

PhD in digital healthComputational biologyResearch experienceTrendsFluent in EnglishCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to digital health and computational biology

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