Job Summary

Title: Associate or Senior Editor (optical physics) Organisation: Nature Portfolio Open Access journal

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

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 - 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 Writing.

Experience, Skills Qualifications

- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to optical physics. This could include but is not limited to imaging, sensing, optical communication, and optical computing; knowledge and experience in integrated optics would be an advantage.




- Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
- A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
- A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
- The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
- Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

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. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions. Disclaimer: This has been sourced from a public domain and may have been modified by Naukri.com to improve clarity for our users. We encourage job seekers to verify all details directly with the employer via their official channels before applying.

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