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Job Description
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Community outreach, to EBMs, and potential authors, including participation at international and national conferences, Editorial Board meetings and lab visits as required .
Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, acting as handling editor on manuscripts, providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions.
Contribute to content development by working with the Editorial Board on the commissioning and publication of subject-specific collections.
Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs; support the recruitment and training of new EBMs where required
Promptly resolve pre- and post- publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers ( e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct)
Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy
Sign-off social media and marketing content
PhD-level research experience (Biomedical Sciences)
Thorough understanding of the scientific research community and its needs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Sound knowledge of and interest in science in general
Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong workload management and organizational skills
Active, supportive team player with an adaptable and flexible approach
Willingness to travel
Job Title: Associate Editor, Scientific Reports (B iomedical Sciences )
Location(s): Pune – Hybrid Working Model
Closing date: tbc
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 180 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. Visit http://group.springernature.com/ and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup.Scientific Reports is a primary research journal from the publishers of Nature, covering all areas of the natural sciences, psychology, medicine and engineering. Online and open access , Scientific Reports publishes a high volume of scientifically valid, original research papers, without barriers to access. With the support of external Editorial Board Members, papers are rapidly peer-reviewed to ensure they are technically sound.
About the Role
As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will support the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors of Scientific Reports in managing the Editorial Board and editorial decision-making processes across the journal. You will support content delivery by making editorial decisions, and managing peer review for specific manuscripts, and help to expand the reach of the journal through conference attendance and dedicated outreach initiatives. Key performance indicators include rapid publication, sound peer-review practices, and high levels of service to authors, reviewers and Editorial Board Members (EBMs). This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with a passion for science to break into an editorial career on a high-profile, fast-paced, multidisciplinary journal. The position is offered on a full-time basis and will be based in our Pune office on a hybrid working basis.
Responsibilities include:
Experience, skills and qualifications
To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations.
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Eligibility
In accordance with our internal career movement guidance, 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role.
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