Associate or Senior Editor, Nature

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature

Locations: New York or Berlin (Hybrid working model)

Application Deadline: December 15th, 2024

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About the Role

Nature, the international weekly journal of science, is seeking a talented individual to join the biology editorial team as an Associate or Senior Editor in neuroscience. In this position, you will be soliciting primary research content in areas of strategic priority, handling the editorial assessment and peer-review of these manuscripts in collaboration with your team, organizing events and engaging with the scientific community in conferences and site visits, and spearheading growth in neuroscience-related content.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of research in systems neuroscience. A PhD plus additional research experience is required; editorial experience is not required but will be desirable.

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis (starting mid Feb 2025), and will preferably be located in either our New York or Berlin office. Requests for possible placement in one of the other Nature editorial offices will also be considered and Internal candidates – should they be successful – could stay in their current location.

Role Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will report to the relevant team manager but as this is an interdisciplinary role, they will also work closely with editorial colleagues from across the editorial team. They will be expected to play an important role in influencing the representation of their fields in the journal as a whole. They will handle original research papers and review material: the ability to offer well-reasoned and timely editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice is crucial. They will liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and experts in the international research community.

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

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:

• Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in neuroscience, and ideally with some post-doctoral research experience

• 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.

• 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 interact with 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.

• A collaborative spirit: you will be working in a team setting, striving to support and mentor others, and to maximize our collective success.

• Flexibility: be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and understanding that our priorities may change with what’s happening in the world.

• Outstanding organization and time management skills; being able to set priorities for yourself and for others, and to adapt quickly to change.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).

To Apply:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• A list of 5 published articles or preprints from the last year from neuroscience that you would have selected editorially for Nature. For each article, please provide the full reference and link to the paper, together with a brief (~ 100 word) rationale for your choice. Optional: you may also list 1-2 papers you would not have selected, please explain your rationale.

• A concise 700-1000 word piece discussing emerging areas of research in neuroscience that you feel are of particular importance and growth potential.

Application Deadline: December 15th, 2024

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below: 

• 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  

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $74,000 | Senior Editor: $91,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

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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.

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Job Posting End Date:

16-12-2024