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About The Role
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 Progress Oncology, a new title in the Nature portfolio.
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.
- Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
- Engaging with our external editorial board
- guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of current board members.
- 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 Oncology/ Biology.
- Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
- A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the fiel