Associate or Senior Editor – Clinical Infectious Diseases

About the role

Nature Communications is a leading open‑access multidisciplinary journal. The team is looking for an Associate or Senior Editor with expertise in clinical infectious diseases and/or clinical vaccinology to manage the editorial workflow and shape the journal’s content.

Key responsibilities

• Handle original research papers, assess manuscripts, and oversee peer review to ensure high scientific quality.
• Make well‑reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Determine the representation of clinical infectious disease topics within the journal.
• Liaise with editors across the Nature portfolio and with international experts, and represent the journal at conferences and research institutions.

Required profile

• PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to clinical infectious diseases or clinical vaccinology; experience in clinical trials is a plus.
• Strong understanding of current trends in the field, excellent communication skills in English, and willingness to travel globally.
• Demonstrated passion for science and ability to evaluate novelty and impact of research.
• Editorial experience is not required, but candidates with significant editorial background may be considered for senior‑level positions.