Job Summary

Title: Associate or Senior Editor (optical physics)

Organisation: Nature Portfolio Open Access journal

Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Recent Delhi or Pune - hybrid working model

This role can be located in our Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi, and Pune office. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

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 Portfolio Open Access journal covering the area of optics and photonics.

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 optics research. A large part of the role will be working alongside the journal s Editorial Board.
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 - Manuscript Assessment, Publishing Workflows Systems, Decision Quality.
- Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice - Critical Scientific Evaluation, Scientific Comprehension.
- 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.
- Engaging with our external editorial board- guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of new board members - Collaboration, Communicates Effectively.
- Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
- Commission and edit Reviews and write Editorials - Scientific Academic

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