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Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Genome BiologyLocation: New York, Philadelphia or Shanghai (Hybrid working model)Application Deadline: August 3rd,2025About Springer Nature GroupSpringer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroupAbout The BrandBMC has more than 20 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine.Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentralAbout The RoleAs one of the BioMed Central flagship journals, Genome Biology publishes outstanding research in all areas of biology and biomedicine studied from a genomic and post-genomic perspective. Areas covered include, but are not limited to: sequence analysis; bioinformatics; insights into molecular, cellular and organismal biology; functional genomics; epigenomics; population genomics; proteomics; comparative biology and evolution; systems and network biology; genome editing and engineering; genomics of disease; and clinical genomics.We are looking for either an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Genome Biology editorial team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the editorial mission of Genome Biology, working as part of a dynamic team of editors who assess manuscripts, work with our editorial board members and promote the journal within our research communities.This is a full-time permanent position, located in our New York, Philadelphia or Shanghai offices.Role Responsibilities:

• Handling original research papers within the journal's broad scope and managing 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 with editors at other journals across Springer Nature and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutes to engage with the communities and to represent the journal.
• Engaging with the Editorial board of the journal.
• Commissioning and editing of Reviews, Comments and other invited articles, as well as thematic article Collections on topics of strategic focus with external Guest Editors
• Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:

• A PhD or equivalent experience in an area relevant to bioinformatics, sequence technologies and analysis, functional or clinical genomics, metagenomics or epigenetics that will enable you to cover relevant research areas and developments within the scope of the journal.
• Broad scientific interests and a passion for science and open access publishing.
• Ability to critically assess manuscripts for scientific impact.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, and ability to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and with colleagues at all levels.
• Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and represent the journal and BMC.
• Substantial editorial experience is required for candidates applying for the Senior Editor position

To Apply:

• A brief cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their preferred office of employment.
• A CV

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 | Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster.At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards.Find out more about our DEI work here: If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit Job Posting End Date:4-08-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• IndustriesBook and Periodical Publishing

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