Nature Cell Biology was launched in May 1999, and has become a definitive resource for scientists in search of authoritative and comprehensive research in cell biology. The success of the journal is reflected in its Impact Factor of 17.776 (2008 Impact Factor, Thomson Reuters).
The position of Chief Editor is a senior appointment, reporting directly to the Publisher, and is backed by a strong commitment to excellence and investment in resources. This is an exciting opportunity to join the world’s leading scientific publishing company and to be involved with development of a prestigious journal. The Chief Editor is responsible for leading a skilled and enthusiastic editorial team and for developing the editorial content of the journal, both in print and online.
To meet these challenging tasks, the ideal candidate will have intellectual vision, strong leadership qualities, and be able to demonstrate commercial awareness. She or he should have a PhD in a relevant field, have excellent scientific judgment, and a broad knowledge and understanding of cell biology. The ideal candidate will have a strong research background and publication record, while previous editorial and/or managerial experience is an additional advantage. A key aspect of the job is interacting with the scientific community and attending international conferences. The successful candidate must, therefore, be dynamic and outgoing, be prepared to travel, and have excellent interpersonal skills.
The position may be based in Nature Publishing Group’s offices in either London or New York, and accordingly, candidates must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in one of these locations. The terms and conditions are highly competitive, reflecting the importance and responsibilities of the role.
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Applicants should include a covering letter stating their suitability for this post, salary expectations, a current CV, potential starting date, and a statement that encapsulates their vision for the scope and features of NCB to: Denise Pitter, Human Resources Department at londonrecruitment AT macmillan.co.uk. (Please quote reference number NPG/076/09.) Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Publisher, Stephanie Diment (s.diment AT us.nature.com ). Closing date, 25 September.