Interim Associate or Senior Editor
Core
Expert in cell or developmental biology (ideally with single-cell transcriptomics and computational biology background) joining the editorial team of Nature Communications to handle original research papers and oversee the editorial process.
Role type
Senior IC scientific editor (cell biology)
Builds
High-quality scientific research content for Nature Communications
Domain
Life sciences, cell biology, developmental biology, single-cell transcriptomics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Expertise in cell or developmental biology, understanding of recent trends in the field, ability to assess novelty and context of research, fluency in English (written and spoken), ability to travel and liaise with international experts
Preferred skills
Background in single-cell transcriptomics, background in computational biology, significant research experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Handling original research papers and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts, Determining the representation of their subject in the journal, Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community, Attending conferences and visiting research institutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC