Deadline: 2017-10-01
Region: Europe
Job description:
Nature Reviews Physics is a new journal launching January 2019. It will publish high-quality curated technical reference, reviews and commentary articles in all areas of fundamental and applied physics.
The journal will publish roadmap type articles, technical reviews focused on techniques & instrumentation and software & data analysis, expert advice and tutorials, reviews and perspectives, as well as timely commentary pieces, News & Views and Research Highlights reflecting the latest developments in all areas of physics.
Nature Reviews Physics hopes to become a high-quality, trusted source of concise technical reference and timely comment for all physicists, thus complementing the existing outlets for traditional extensive pedagogical reviews.
We are now recruiting two Associate/Senior Editors for Nature Reviews Physics. These are demanding and intellectually stimulating roles that call for a keen interest in the practice and communication of physics. The successful candidates will, therefore, be dynamic, motivated and outgoing, and must possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidates will commission articles, edit manuscripts, organise peer review, write for the journal, and develop the journal’s website. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the launch of a new journal.
Main duties of role: commissioning, editing, writing, organising peer-review, travel.
The successful candidates must be prepared to travel — attending international conferences and visiting laboratories.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in physics and ideally relevant postdoctoral research experience. We would welcome applications from outstanding candidates in any area of physics with an excellent knowledge of the wider physics community, but are particularly interested in candidates with a background in condensed matter/instrumentation/computational physics. Previous editorial experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.
The position will be based in the London office of Springer Nature, and the terms and conditions are competitive, reflecting the importance and responsibilities of the role. All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy.
Applicants should send: a CV; suggestions for three key papers from the recent literature that would make good Research Highlights; five ideas of review topics plus potential appropriate authors and brief rationale for the choice; and a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their salary expectations.
More Information:https://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/623745-associate-or-senior-editor-nature-reviews-physics