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About the Role

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about scientific research? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team. Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the editorial team of Nature Methods.

To help us to build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with experience in microscopy, imaging techniques and cell biology who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.​ This exciting position involves being part of a team of editors that will work closely — and flexibly — with the existing Nature Research Journals, such as Nature Methods. The ideal candidate would be a critical thinker with a deep understanding of their subject, curiosity and a desire to learn about areas beyond it, and who can think on their feet also be highly motivated, be able to work well both independently and in a team environment, and have excellent communication skills.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful applicant will primarily support Nature Methods and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

Role responsibilities:

• Handle original research manuscripts and work with the team on every aspect of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and News & Views.
• Write Research Highlight and Editorials.
• Engage with the scientific community via travel to conferences and research institutions.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD in any basic biology research (or closely related) area, though we are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in microscopy and imaging technology and cell biology. Computational expertise is a plus.
• A keen interest in research both within and beyond your specialty.
• The ability to absorb and understand new areas of research.
• Excellent literary skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Postdoctoral experience a plus.
• Previous editorial experience a plus.

The successful candidates will report to the Head of Research Cross-Journal Team. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is being offered in the following editorial offices in the US (New York, Jersey City) or China (Shanghai, Beijing). The position is offered on a permanent basis, and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

Applicants should include a CV detailing your education, employment history, list of published scientific papers, and any achievements demonstrating your suitability for the position, a covering letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment, and a separate file with aa concise discussion of a recent scientific development that you have found particularly exciting, and why (should not exceed 1 page).

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

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