Associate or Senior Editor, Genome Biology

18 Hours ago • All levels • $80,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Springer Nature Group is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for its Genome Biology journal. This role involves assessing manuscripts, managing the peer review process, and making editorial decisions. The editor will liaise with other journals and scientific experts, attend conferences to represent the journal, and engage with the Editorial Board. Responsibilities also include commissioning and editing articles and contributing to journal strategy. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a genomics-related field, strong scientific interests, critical assessment skills, and excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Must have:
  • PhD or equivalent in a genomics-related field
  • Passion for science and open access publishing
  • Ability to critically assess manuscripts
  • Excellent time management and prioritization
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Eagerness to travel and meet scientists
Good to have:
  • Substantial editorial experience (for Senior Editor)
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k) with company match and contribution
  • Hybrid office working policy
  • Summer Hours
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
  • Multiple Life insurance options
  • Disability coverage
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family friendly benefits
  • Variety of employee discounts
  • Employee Social Networks

Job Details

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Genome Biology 

Location: New York, Philadelphia or Shanghai (Hybrid working model) 

Application Deadline: August 3rd,2025  

 

About Springer Nature Group 
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit http://group.springernature.com/ and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup  

 

About the Brand 

BMC has more than 20 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine.  
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About The Role 

As one of the BioMed Central flagship journals, Genome Biology publishes outstanding research in all areas of biology and biomedicine studied from a genomic and post-genomic perspective. Areas covered include, but are not limited to: sequence analysis; bioinformatics; insights into molecular, cellular and organismal biology; functional genomics; epigenomics; population genomics; proteomics; comparative biology and evolution; systems and network biology; genome editing and engineering; genomics of disease; and clinical genomics.   

 

We are looking for either an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Genome Biology editorial team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the editorial mission of Genome Biology, working as part of a dynamic team of editors who assess manuscripts, work with our editorial board members and promote the journal within our research communities.   

 

This is a full-time permanent position, located in our New York, Philadelphia or Shanghai offices. 

 

Role Responsibilities:  

  • Handling original research papers within the journal’s broad scope and managing all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.  

  • Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.  

  • Liaising with editors at other journals across Springer Nature and with experts in the international scientific community.  

  • Attending conferences and visiting research institutes to engage with the communities and to represent the journal and BMC.  

  • Engaging with the Editorial board of the journal.  

  • Commissioning and editing of Reviews, Comments and other invited articles, as well as thematic article Collections on topics of strategic focus with external Guest Editors  

  • Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.  

 

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:  

  • A PhD or equivalent experience in an area relevant to bioinformatics, sequence technologies and analysis, functional or clinical genomics, metagenomics or epigenetics that will enable you to cover relevant research areas and developments within the scope of the journal.  

  • Broad scientific interests and a passion for science and open access publishing.  

  • Ability to critically assess manuscripts for scientific impact.  

  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills, and ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals.  

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  

  • Ability to work in a team and with colleagues at all levels.  

  • Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and represent the journal and BMC.  

  • Substantial editorial experience is required for candidates applying for the Senior Editor position  

 

To Apply:  

  • A brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their preferred office of employment.  

  • A CV 

 

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

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf  poster. 

 

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. 

 

 

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

 

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/ 

 

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Job Posting End Date:

4-08-2025

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