Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Cross-Journal

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Cross-Journal

Location: New York or Philadelphia (Hybrid Working)

Closing date: May 13th, 2025

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About The Role
As an Associate or Senior Editor with a background in genomics or marine science, you will contribute to the success of BMC by handling editorial content for Genome Biology and driving the development of the recently launched BMC Marine Biology.

Balancing diverse tasks and effective communication are a key part of this role. You will need to build productive relationships with authors, reviewers, the external Editorial Board who manage the peer review process at BMC Marine Science and with internal editorial teams

This position offers the unique opportunity to both work as an Editor for an established journal and to lead the growth of a new launch within BMC.

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, and will be located in our New York or Philadelphia office.

Role Responsibilities:

• Handle original research papers within the journals' broad scopes, managing all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, overseeing peer review and

• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice

• Actively identify and commission reviews, as well as thematic article Collections on topics of strategic focus with external Guest Editors

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors, hosting editorial board meetings

• Contribute to the recruitment and training of new Editorial Board Members, ensuring they are aware of the ethos and editorial policies of both BMC journals

• Represent and promote the journals at external and internal conferences, workshops and research institute visits

• Investigate and resolve publishing/research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed

• Contribute to strategy and editorial policies at both journals

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Educated to PhD level with expertise in (gen)omics and bioinformatics, preferably in a marine science field enabling you to cover relevant research areas and developments within the scope of the journals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach

• Ability to critically assess manuscripts across a range of topics for novelty, scientific content, and their implications

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals

• Broad scientific interests and ability to quickly grasp unfamiliar fields, a passion for science and open access publishing

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 and your motivations behind applying for this exciting opportunity

• A roughly 500-word document describing how you would use your skills and knowledge to grow BMC Marine Biology from a new launch into a successful, established scientific journal

Application Deadline: May 13th, 2025

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• 401(k) with company match and contribution

• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

• Multiple Life insurance options

• Disability coverage

• Tuition Assistance

• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

• An array of Employee Social Networks

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 | Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

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