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Associate or Senior Editor (health economist)
Organisation: Nature Communications
Location: Shanghai, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington DC
Closing date: 15thMarch 2024
Nature Research is the world's leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.
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 or all of these questions, you could be the person we're looking for to join the editorial team of Nature Communications.
Nature Communicationsis the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, we're seeking an editorwith 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 research examining the relationships between public health and economy.
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.
* Commissionand editReviews, and writeEditorials
To be considered for the position, you will have:
* A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to health economics.
* Significant research experienceis preferred.
* A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field isessential.
* 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 speciality.
* 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.
Thisdemanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices. Internal candidates from offices other than the ones listed may apply.
Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion ofa recent scientific development that they found particularly exciting (stating why).
Candidates will be considered as they apply.
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US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are listed below. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level. Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $74,000 / Senior Editor: $91,000.
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Salary : $91,000