Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Genetics

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Genetics (m/w/d)
Locations: Berlin, Heidelberg, New York or Jersey City (Hybrid)
Application deadline: 5th February

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Nature Genetics publishes the very highest quality research in genetics and genomics. It encompasses genetic and functional genomic studies on animals, plants and microbes. Current emphasis is on the genetic basis for common and complex diseases in humans and on the functional mechanism, architecture and evolution of gene networks, studied by experimental perturbation.

About the Role

Nature Genetics is looking for an Associate or Senior Editor to join the editorial team.

Members of the editorial team participate in all aspects of the editorial process including manuscript selection and managing the peer review process, commissioning and editing front-half pieces (e.g. News & Views, Comments, etc.), and writing for the journal (e.g. Research Highlights and Editorials). Nature Genetics editors also organize and attend conferences, visit laboratories, and maintain close contact with the international scientific community.
 
You will have a broad interest in science, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to critically evaluate research submitted to the broad biological areas covered by the journal. You will be fluent in spoken and written English, with an eagerness to learn new fields and engage with the scientific community.
 
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in genetics, genomics or a related area of biomedical research, and ideally some postdoctoral experience. Candidates with expertise in bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply. Full training is given, but candidates with editorial experience may be considered for a Senior Editor position.

Role Responsibilities:

Manuscripts

• Selecting and rejecting manuscripts for publication, within the framework of current editorial policy.
• Cover for absent colleagues or lack of special knowledge in the editorial team.
• Where agreed, allocating manuscripts to other team members.
• Establishing Nature Genetics reputation in the scientific community by fostering good relationships with researchers.
• Where agreed, taking responsibility for the development of a broad subject area.
• Where agreed, defining topics for Perspective and Review Articles, assessing proposals from potential authors of such articles, handling the resulting manuscripts and improving them via effective editing.

Training and development

• Helping other members of the team in handling manuscripts, and participating generally in the training and evolution of the team.
• Where required, training and supervision of new editors in their probationary period, including recommending to the Chief Editor whether the probationary period has been successfully completed. (Senior Editor)
• Where agreed, taking responsibility for the broad progress of aspects of training and personal development within the team. (Senior Editor)
• Active participation in planning an effective publishing strategy for authors; where agreed, taking responsibility for the journal's input into technological and operational developments.

Relationships with other departments

• Developing and maintaining effective and productive relations with other members of staff, including other Nature journal editors, editorial assistants, and other relevant departments, such as Author Services.
• Coordinating and collaborating with commercial colleagues, including advice to marketing and advertising departments and making constructive suggestions for sponsored projects.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• PhD - Postdoctoral experience preferred but not required
• Ability to grasp the essence of a manuscript quickly and accurately.
• Ability to select reviewers for and reach decisions on manuscripts quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to recognize useful leads for front half sections of Nature Genetics.
• A thorough understanding and overview of their own area, and the potential to have the same appreciation of other areas.

For Senior Editor, must have significant experience as Associate Editor handling manuscripts for Nature Research (or similar experience elsewhere)

To apply:

• Please submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your salary expectations
• A concise (700-1000 words) discussion of recently published scientific developments, which you have found particularly exciting. This discussion should be in the style of Nature Genetics News & Views articles, but should not be about a Nature Genetics paper.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

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: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.

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Job Posting End Date:

5-02-2025