Location: London or Pune – Hybrid working model
Application deadline: 16 th June
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We are looking for an Associate Editor with research experience in relevant scientific areas in biology to join Communications Biology - a multidisciplinary open access biology journal. The journal complements our other Nature Portfolio open access titles, Nature Communications and Scientific Reports .
The Associate Editor role at Communications Biology is ideal for researchers who love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to satisfy your desire to learn more about the natural world and for those who enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research. This temporary position is a great opportunity to try out an editorial role before committing to this career choice.
We are mainly looking for someone with a research background in Metabolism, Genetics or Immunology but would consider strong candidates with other backgrounds in biological research. A large part of the role will involve working alongside the journal’s Editorial Board.
This is a fixed-term contract position based in our London or Pune offices on a hybrid working pattern.
Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:
Editorial experience is not required , as full training is given, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for the Senior Editor position.
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Being Resilient, Collaboration, Communicates Effectively, Critical Scientific Evaluation, Decision Quality, Interpersonal Awareness, Manuscript Assessment, Operational Excellence, Publishing Workflows & Systems, Scientific & Academic Writing, Scientific Comprehension
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Job Posting End Date:
17-06-2026
