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Job Title : Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Neuroscience

Location : New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Berlin or Shanghai

Application Deadline : January 6, 2025

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About the Role :

Handling manuscripts in all areas of neuroscience research, particularly computational, theoretical, systems and cognitive neuroscience; participating in the daily life of the Nature Neuroscience team; contributing significantly to editorial activities and (as appropriate) to the publishing activities of Nature Neuroscience .

Role Responsibilities :

Manuscripts

Selecting and rejecting manuscripts for publication, within the framework of current editorial policy.
Covering for absent colleagues or lack of special knowledge in the editorial team.
Where agreed, allocating manuscripts to other team members.
Establishing Nature Neuroscience reputation in the scientific community by fostering good relationships with researchers.
Where agreed, taking responsibility for the development of a broad subject area.
Where agreed, defining topics for Perspective and Review Articles, assessing proposals from potential authors of such articles, handling the resulting manuscripts and improving them via effective editing.

Training and Development

Helping other members of the team in handling manuscripts, and participating generally in the training and evolution of the team.

Where required, training and supervision of new editors in their probationary period.

Where agreed, taking responsibility for the broad progress of aspects of training and personal development within the team.

Active participation in planning an effective publishing strategy for authors.

Relationships with Other Departments

Developing and maintaining effective and productive relations with other members of staff, including other Nature journal editors, editorial assistants, and other relevant departments.

Coordinating and collaborating with commercial colleagues, including advice to marketing and advertising departments.

Key Relationships

Other members of the Nature Neuroscience team; the Editorial Director; commercial departments; editorial assistants; other Nature journal editors.

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications :

Postdoctoral experience preferred but not required.

Significant experience as Associate Editor handling manuscripts for Nature Research (or similar experience elsewhere).

Ability to grasp the essence of a manuscript quickly and accurately.

Ability to select reviewers for and reach decisions on manuscripts quickly and effectively.

Ability to work in a team.

Ability to recognize useful leads for front half sections of Nature Neuroscience .

A thorough understanding and overview of their own area, and the potential to have the same appreciation of other areas.

To Apply :

All applicants must submit a Cover Letter, Resume and a Research Highlight summarizing a recent high-quality neuroscience paper (

Application Deadline : January 6, 2025

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the following :

Medical, Dental and Vision

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

US Annualized Base Salary Range : Associate Editor : $74,000 | Senior Editor : $91,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster .

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive.

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodations.

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit our career page HERE .

Job Posting End Date : 6-01-2025

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