Job Title:InterimAssociateor SeniorEditor(Clinical Infectious Diseases), Nature Communications
Location: Londonor Pune– Hybrid working model
Application deadline:10thJune-Apply ASAP please as candidates will be considered as they apply.
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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 orall ofthese questions, you could be the personwe’relooking 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’reseeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. We are looking for a candidate with experience in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Clinical Vaccinology; candidates with experience in designing and conducting clinical trials are especially encouraged to apply.
Youwill report to a ChiefEditor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.
This roleis offered on a fixed-term contract (maternity cover) basis andcan be in our London or Pune offices on a hybrid working model.
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