Associate/Senior Editor - Cancer Genetics/Genomics/Transcriptomics (Creative Design)

Associate or Senior Editor (Cancer Genetics/Genomics/Transcriptomics)
Nature Communications
London, New York, Berlin, Shanghai

 

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 to build on the success of this journal, we're seeking an expert in cancer genetics and genomics who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. We'd be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in cancer genomics, cancer genetics - including GWAS - cancer epigenomics or cancer transcriptomics.

 

The responsibilities include:

• Handling original research papers, and working closely with other editors on 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.
• 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.
• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials

 

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to cancer genetics/genomics/transcriptomics. 
• Significant research experience is preferred.
• [Candidates with experience in any of these areas including GWAS, single cell RNA-sequencing or epigenomics are particularly encouraged to apply.]
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
• 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 speciality.
• 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.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

 

The successful candidate will report to a Team Manager in the life science division.

 

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located in our London, New York, Berlin or Shanghai office. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

 

Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of a recent scientific development that they found particularly exciting (stating why).

 

Closing Date – 17th January 2020. Candidates will be considered as they apply.