Job Description:

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Associate or Senior Editor (Biological or Medical Sciences)

Scientific Reports

Locations: London, New York, Berlin, Shanghai or Beijing

Closing date: 21st April 2021

Scientific Reports is a primary research journal from the publishers of Nature, covering all areas of the natural and clinical sciences. Online and open access, Scientific Reports publishes a high volume of scientifically valid, original research papers, without barriers to access. With the support of external Editorial Board Members, papers are rapidly peer-reviewed to ensure they are technically sound.

As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will support the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors of Scientific Reports in managing the Editorial Board and editorial decision-making processes across the journal, making editorial decisions for specific cases and manuscripts where required, and supporting the editorial workflow and peer-review process. Key performance indicators include rapid publication, sound peer-review practices, and high levels of service to staff, authors, reviewers and Editorial Board Members (EBMs). This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with a passion for science to break into an editorial career on a high-profile, fast-paced, multidisciplinary journal.

Responsibilities

• Editorial and journal development


• Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, with the objective of providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions, acting as handling editor on manuscripts as required


• Respond to authors, reviewers, EBMs, Senior EBMs and readers of Scientific Reports in a timely fashion


• Work with the publishing team in the allocation of manuscripts to EBMs


• Liaise with EBMs on an ongoing basis to follow up on peer review and final decisions, ensuring decision policies are adhered to at all times by EBMs


• Resolve pre- and post- publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct), including communication with authors and other stakeholders


• Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy as required


• Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs, including attending in-person meetings, and supporting initiatives to further improve engagement


• Manage recruitment and training of new EBMs where required


• Represent Scientific Reports at international and national conferences as required


• Be an active member of the Springer Nature editorial community, engaging with editorial colleagues on other journals and driving collaboration on projects as necessary


• Sign-off social media content

Experience, skills and qualifications

Essential

• PhD-level research experience in biological or medical sciences


• Thorough understanding of the scientific research community and its needs


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Sound knowledge of and interest in science in general


• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong workload management and organisational skills


• Active, supportive team player


• Adaptable and flexible


• Willingness to travel

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

Candidates will be considered as they apply, therefore early applications are encouraged.

At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognize 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.

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