Current positions at Nature Publishing Group
Maxine Clarke
Tuesday, 15 April 2008 08:00 UTC
For people interested in an editorial position, all the current vacancies at Nature Publishing Group are listed on this page. There is a separate category for editorial posts. At time of writing (15 April 2008), there is a position in Nature’s team of editors for a neuroscientist; a locum editor position at Nature Cell Biology: an associate editor position at Nature Chemistry (a new journal that will be launched early in 2009): and other positions at Nature Protocols, Nature Clinical Practice and others. Many of these jobs are appropriate for suitably qualified scientists wanting to embark on a career in scientific journal editing. Positions are advertised on the page I’ve linked above as they come up, so it is worth bookmarking it if you might be interested in applying in future. You can also read about the different types of editorial opportunities at NPG.
I will add editorial vacancies, as they come up, to this forum thread, as “replies”.
Updated 15 May 2008 17:05 UTC
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Current opportunities include:
Associate Editor, Nature Physics (London or one of the USA offices; closing date 30 May).
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Good Lord, they say timing is everything! Evertime I’m ready to apply to NPG, there are no jobs. The minute my contract is extended, you need editors! :)
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Nature, the international weekly journal of science, seeks to appoint an Ecology and Evolution Editor to join a team dedicated to publishing the world’s best original research in the biological sciences. The successful candidate will play a key role in determining how biological sciences are represented – through the selection and preparation of manuscripts for publication and by acting as Nature’s interface with the relevant research communities. These are demanding and intellectually stimulating positions, and call for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of research in ecology and evolution and ideally theoretical biology, but highly qualified candidates from other areas of the biological sciences are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold or expect shortly to receive a PhD or equivalent degree. This position is preferably based in Nature’s London office but positions in US offices may also be considered; the position will involve international travel to meetings and laboratories. Please apply by sending your CV, covering letter (including your class of degree, a brief account of your research and other relevant experience, and details of your current salary) and a concise discussion of recent scientific developments which you have found particularly exciting (stating why).
Applications should be sent to:, Geetika Juneja, Macmillan Publishers Limited, 4 Crinan Street, London N1 9XW or by email to londonpersonnel@macmillan.co.uk. Please quote reference number NPG/LON/880 in your application. Closing date, 30 May 2008. -
Another current opportunity:
Genetics editor for Nature. London, New York or Boston. Closing date, 6 June 08.
The successful candidate will play a key role in determining how biological sciences are represented – through the selection and preparation of manuscripts for publication and by acting as Nature’s interface with the relevant research communities. These are demanding and intellectually stimulating positions, and call for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of research in Genetics and genomics, but highly qualified candidates from other areas of the biological sciences are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold or expect shortly to receive a PhD or equivalent degree.
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