Experience
2 - 6 yrs
Job Location
Not specified
Vacancy
1
Designation
Editor
Job Type
ONSITE
Job Description
Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the worldDo you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of researchIf 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.
We are looking for a candidate with expertise in computational social science, such as (but not limited to) evolutionary game theory, agent based modelling and computational behavioural economics, to join the Human Behaviour team.
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 computational social science .
- Significant research experience is preferred.
- 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 specialty.
- 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 candidates will report to a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications.
This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices.
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