Associate or Senior Editor (optical physics)

Job Summary

Title: Associate or Senior Editor (optical physics)

Organisation: Nature Portfolio Open Access journal

Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New 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 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.

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