Interim Associate or Senior Editor (Clinical Infectious Diseases), Nature Communications

Location: London or Pune – Hybrid working model

Application deadline: 10th June – Apply ASAP as candidates will be considered as they apply.

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About the Brand

Nature Portfolio’s high‑quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward. Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open‑access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open‑access journals including Scientific Reports.

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 the natural world? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is “yes” to any or all of these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the editorial team of Nature Communications.

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high‑quality scientific research. To help us build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject, and interests beyond and who can think on their feet. We are looking for a candidate with experience in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Clinical Vaccinology; candidates with experience in designing and conducting clinical trials are especially encouraged to apply.

You will report to a Chief Editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications 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. This role is offered on a fixed‑term contract (maternity cover) basis and can be in our London or Pune offices on a hybrid working model.

Role responsibilities:

• Handle original research papers, and work closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Make well‑reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Determine the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.
• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials.

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:

Essential

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Clinical Vaccinology.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field.
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more.
• You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
• Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

Desirable

• Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

To apply, please send:

• A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the post.
• A CV.

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