Deputy Editor Position at Springer Nature – Apply Now!
Locum Deputy Editor (Life or Health Sciences), Scientific Reports
London
Pune
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Time left to apply: End Date: January 29, 2025 (13 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: JR101933
Job Title: Locum Deputy Editor (Life or Health Sciences), Scientific Reports
Locations: London or Pune – Hybrid working model
Closing date: January 28, 2025. Candidates will be considered as they apply, therefore early applications are encouraged.
About Springer Nature Group
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About The Role
Scientific Reports is a primary research journal from the publishers of Nature, covering all areas of the
natural and clinical sciences. 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.As a Deputy Editor, you will lead a team of Associate and Senior Editors. You will support the Chief Editor of Scientific Reports in overseeing the publishing team and the editorial workflows, including the peer-review process, post-publication cases, editorial board management, content development and acquisition, and, where required, making editorial decisions. Key performance indicators include rapid publication, sound peer-review practices, and high levels of service to staff, authors, and Editorial Board Members.
This role is offered on a fixed-term maternity cover basis and can be located in our London or Pune offices on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities:
- Training and line management of Associate/Senior Editor(s).
- Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, with the objective of providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions, acting as handling editor on manuscripts as required.
- Respond to authors, reviewers, EBMs, Senior EBMs, and readers of Scientific Reports in a timely fashion.
- Work with the publishing team in the allocation of manuscripts to EBMs.
- Liaise with EBMs on an ongoing basis to follow up on peer review and final decisions, ensuring decision policies are adhered to at all times by EBMs.
- Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs, and readers (e.g., authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct), including communication with authors and other stakeholders.
- Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy as required.
- Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs, including arranging and holding in-person meetings and editorial board meetings, and supporting initiatives to further improve engagement.
- Manage recruitment and training of new EBMs where required.
- Represent Scientific Reports at international/national conferences and institutional visits as required.
- Be an active member of the Springer Nature editorial community, engaging with editorial colleagues on other journals and driving collaboration on projects as necessary.
- Sign-off social media and marketing content.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- PhD-level research experience (life or health sciences).
- Previous experience co-ordinating peer review and making independent manuscript decisions within a world-class STM publishing company.
- Previous experience organizing and leading outreach events, interacting with senior academic stakeholders, promotion of a journal or a portfolio of journals.
- In-depth knowledge of and experience handling editorial ethics and misconduct issues.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, and fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Strong workload management and organizational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Thorough knowledge of the scientific community and its needs.
- Highly self-motivated, resourceful, and achievement-oriented.
- Sound knowledge and interest in science in general.
- Willingness to travel.
To apply, please include:
- A CV which should include a brief account of your accomplishments.
- A cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role as well as your motivations behind applying for this exciting opportunity.
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