Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biotechnology

 

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Locum Associate or Senior Editor Nature Biotechnology 

Location: New York or Berlin - hybrid working model

Closing date: January 12, 2024

 

Nature Biotechnology is Springer Nature's premier research journal focusing on biological technology and bioengineering. It publishes research describing enabling technology of relevance to medicine, food/agriculture, chemicals, materials, energy and the environment. Areas covered include advances in genome engineering, gene and base editing, genomics, proteomics and other ‘omics, nucleic acid-, protein- and cell therapies, neurotechnology, biomaterials, bioelectronics, sensors and wearables, bioenergy, environmental remediation, livestock engineering, crop bioengineering and plant breeding technology.

 

We are seeking a researcher to join our team as a Locum Associate/Senior Editor. Editors at Nature Biotechnology critically evaluate manuscripts for suitability for the journal, select appropriate peer reviewers and manage the peer review process as well as other editorial tasks designated by the Chief Editor. Candidates must have a PhD in an area relevant to genomics, with knowledge of gene editing or computational biology a plus; there is a strong preference for postdoctoral experience and a strong research record. Applicants from academic labs or industry are welcome to apply for this role. Editorial experience is beneficial but not required.

 

This position is offered on a full-time basis and would be located in our New York or Berlin offices on a hybrid working model for 9 - 12 months. Applicants should submit a CV and a brief cover letter explaining their interest for the position.

 

Job Duties:

• Pursues an active and efficient acquisitions policy through correspondence, required meetings/trips, telephone, consultations with advisors, etc. Up to 10% travel as well as strong initiative and independent functioning.
• Maintains and develops a circle of reviewers and advisors and evaluates their judgments.
• Maintains communication with US and European editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long term strategy questions. Works with various branches in coordination of the international program.
• Supervises final editorial preparation of manuscripts for production.
• Reviews and discusses new projects and plans with editorial colleagues particularly in overlapping areas.
• Any other duties as required by manager.

Job Requirements:

• PhD required in the specific subject area with Post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Experience as an editor or related editorial/publishing experience highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Must be willing and able to travel.

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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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