Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Reviews Methods Primers
Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Reviews Methods Primers
Location: London or New York (Hybrid Working)Closing date: 14th October 2024
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About the Role
Nature Reviews Methods Primers ( https://www.nature.com/nrmp/ ) is recruiting an Associate or Senior Editors (on a permanent, full time basis) with a background in the physical sciences, including (but not limited to) chemistry, physics, materials, engineering or computational science.
Nature Reviews Methods Primers is an online-only journal publishing high-quality Primer articles covering analytical, applied, statistical, theoretical and computational methods used in the life and physical sciences.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Associate or Senior Editor with broad scientific knowledge in the physical sciences to join the journal.
Nature Reviews editors:
- Commission journal content including Primers and Comments.
- Work closely with authors throughout the writing and revision process by providing feedback on synopses, developmentally editing first drafts, and line-by-line editing final manuscripts before acceptance.
- Organize and manage peer-review.
- Liaise between authors and the internal Art editors to ensure the best visual communication of ideas in figures and other display items.
- Write PrimeViews and other editorial content.
- Interact extensively with the scientific community through laboratory visits and international conferences, virtually or in-person.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A PhD in any topic relevant to the journal; the preferred areas of expertise are chemistry, physics, materials, engineering or computational science.
- Ability to absorb new areas of research, identify new developments and research trends in fields beyond their immediate specialty.
- Demonstrable ability to edit text for sense, clarity, factual correctness and language (which will be assessed during the application process).
- Strong writing ability.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to meet scientists, discuss their research and Review ideas, and advocate for the journal.
Editorial experience is not required as full training will be provided. Candidates with prior editorial experience may however be eligible for a Senior Editor position.
The position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, and will be located in our London or US offices. All employees will be expected to be based in the office in line with Springer Nature's hybrid working policy. As Springer Nature is committed to our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Applicants should send:
- A recent CV.
- Please also submit 5 commissioning ideas, with potential authors listed and justifications for why the ideas are worthy for inclusion in the journal.
- A cover letter explaining their interest in the post, preferred office of employment, salary expectations and notice period.
Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email SpringerNatureUKCareers@springernature.com so we can make any necessary arrangements.
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US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity.Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $74,000 / Senior Editor: $91,000.
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Job Posting End Date:- 10-2024