Associate​/Senior Editor

Location: Greater London

## Associate/Senior Editor Apply:
London:
Shanghai:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 16, 2026 (16 days left to apply):
JR107368
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* Job Title:

** Associate or Senior Editor, Genome Biology
** Permanent, Full-Time
**** Organisation:
** Nature Portfolio
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* Location:

** London or Shanghai - Hybrid working model
** Closing date:
** 15th November 2026
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** About the Role
** As one of the Bio Med 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.  The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.  
** Role Responsibilities**:
* Handle original research manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation to assess quality, novelty, and suitability for publication while managing manuscript selection and peer review processes.
* Drive editorial excellence by delivering high-quality editorial services in accordance with journal standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication timelines.
* Manage and optimise publishing workflows and systems to support efficient manuscript processing, peer review, decision-making, and publication activities.
* Collaborate closely with authors, reviewers, and Editorial Board members to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
* Serve as a key representative of the journal within the scientific community, engaging with researchers and industry experts to understand emerging…