Job Description:

BioMed Central is the leading open access publisher of STM (Science, Technology and Medicine) research. Since it was founded in 2000, BioMed Central has successfully pioneered the open access publishing model and brought open access to the mainstream.  With offices in London, North America and Asia, the company employs over 290 people across a range of operations including editorial, production, IT and business. BioMed Central is a vibrant and innovative company. It operates in a fast-paced and high-energy environment, hiring talented people who are passionate about science, technology, medicine and open access.

 

 

Editor/Senior Editor BMC Infectious Diseases

BioMed Central

Permanent

Location: London, Berlin, New York, Shanghai

Closing Date: 14th January 2021

 

Are you a PhD-qualified candidate with a background related to infectious diseases looking for your first editorial position? The BMC Series is looking for an in-house Editor for BMC Infectious Diseases. 

 

The BMC Series is a collection of community-focused, open access journals that cover all areas of science and medicine. The ethos of these journals is that editorial decisions are not based on the perceived impact or interest level of papers, but on rigorous science.

 

Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external academic editors. You will also work closely with internal teams responsible for editorial support, marketing, data sharing, PR etc. You will also need to take a proactive approach to organizing your work, and through monitoring the content and performance of your journal, you will identify and implement changes to maximise both.

 

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for journal content, with decisions on individual manuscripts delegated as appropriate to external Associate Editors, although the Editor will also act as the handling editor on manuscripts.


• Monitor journal performance to identify areas for improvement and take action as appropriate.


• Ensure that appropriate editorial standards are upheld.


• Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors.


• Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the BMC series, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles.


• Visit suitable academic institutions as appropriate to meet Editorial Board Members.


• Attend conferences to promote the journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields.

 

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), in a relevant field


• An interest in open access publishing


• Excellent communication skills


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


• Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving


• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels


• Willing to travel occasionally and represent BioMed Central at external events

 

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations and notice period.

 

For Berlin candidates, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

 

• Varied and interesting tasks


• An excellent working environment with flat hierarchies


• A good work life balance with fair working hours and a generous and flexible vacation package


• Discounted public transport


• Discounted book prices


• An excellent on-site cafeteria

 

Terms for Berlin

 

Limitation: None

Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week)

Company: Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA

 

Please apply using our online application system.

 

For US candidates, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision


• Life and AD&D


• 401(k)


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Transit Accounts


• Tuition Assistance


• Summer Hours

 

At BioMed Central we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles..

 

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO Is The Law Poster:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.

 

 

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