Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Aging

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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.
• Contributing to the editorial strategy of the journal.
• Commissioning and editing reviews and opinion articles such as Reviews, Perspectives and Comments, and writing Editorials and Research Highlights.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Requirements

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field relevant to the scope of Nature Aging.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent 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.
• Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about the journal's scope.
• Editorial experience is not required, but applicants with editorial experience are encouraged to apply.

Nice to Have

• Expert knowledge of statistics, bioinformatics, and/or machine learning approaches is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off.
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs.
• Multiple Life insurance options.
• Disability coverage.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts.
• An array of Employee Social Networks.