Employer: Springer Nature Ltd
Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing – Hybrid Working Model
Closing date: 5 Nov 2023
About Springer Nature Group
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.
About the Brand
BMC has more than 20 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral
About the Role
The BMC Series is a collection of community-focused, open access journals that cover all areas of chemistry, life sciences, health and medicine. The ethos of these journals is that editorial decisions are not based on the perceived impact or interest level of papers, but on rigorous science. The BMC Series is currently seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to lead a portfolio of medical journals. You will contribute to the success of this portfolio by working strategically with the journals’ external editorial boards to help drive the content development of these journals to ensure their future success, and adapt your strategies to meet the emerging needs of their related communities. Manuscript handling is a key part of this role. No prior editorial experience is required as full training is given, although applicants with significant editorial experience will be considered for a Senior Editor position. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic team of scientific editors whose values centre around the promotion of open, robust and reproducible science. This role is located in our Shanghai, Beijing or Nanjing office on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities:
- Handling original research papers and managing all aspects of the editorial process, in liaison with the Editorial Board.
- Liaising with editors at other journals across Springer Nature and with experts in the international scientific community.
- Attending conferences and visiting research institutes to engage with the communities and to represent the journal.
- Engaging with the Editorial board of the journal.
- Commissioning and editing of Reviews, Comments and other invited articles.
- Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.
What you will be doing:
- PhD or equivalent.
- Broad scientific interests and a passion for science.
- An interest in open access publishing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of editorial process and related matters.
- Ability to work in a team and with colleagues at all levels.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills, and ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals.
- Previous editorial experience is required for candidates applying for the Senior Editor position
To apply: please send your CV and a cover letter that details why you are interested in the position and how your experience makes you well-suited for the role.
Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email SpringerNatureUKCareers@springernature.com so we can make any necessary arrangements
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.
At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We 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. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
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