Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor
Locations: Pune, Shanghai, Beijing
Application Deadline: 15th July'26
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About The Role
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’re seeking 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 plant biology; candidates with experience in any area of plant biology will be considered but those with expertise in plant microbe interactions are especially encouraged to apply.
Role responsibilities:
- 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
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to plant biology; candidates with experience in plant microbe interactions are especially encouraged to apply.
- Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
- 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 speciality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
- The ability to read and assess the conceptual advance, 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 candidate will report to the Chief Editor for Plant Sciences in the Biological Sciences division. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.
Applicants should include a CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment. Candidates will be considered as they apply.
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Job Posting End Date:
15-07-2026Skills Required
- PhD or equivalent in a field related to plant biology
- Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in plant biology
- Excellent written and spoken English and strong communication skills
- Ability to read and assess the conceptual advance, context and implications of research
- Willingness and eagerness to travel to conferences and research institutions
- Applicants must include a CV and a cover letter
- Editorial experience
- Additional research experience beyond the PhD
- Experience in plant–microbe interactions
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