We are delighted to announce the launch of a new journal, Nature Chemistry, in the first part of 2009. Alongside the highest-quality original research, Nature Chemistry will cover news, commentary and analysis from and for the chemistry community, as well as striving to develop a voice that chemists care about.
Over the past five years, Nature Publishing Group (NPG) has expanded its portfolio of Nature journals in the physical sciences, with Nature Materials, Nature Physics, Nature Photonics and Nature Nanotechnology.
Nature Chemical Biology marked NPG’s first major foray into chemistry publishing. Launched in June 2005, Nature Chemical Biology has established itself as the home for primary research covering the interface between chemistry and biology. Its first impact factor is 12.409, making it the number one primary research journal in related chemical sciences.
Nature itself has also expanded its coverage of chemistry, with the addition of several chemists as editors to select papers for publication and to report news on chemistry in the News and Views and News sections of the journal.
We have also created additional online services and publications, such as the Sceptical Chymist blog, chemistry podcasts, a chemistry subject area, and our bi-monthly chemistry e-alert about what is new for chemists and chemistry. We also regularly provide hundreds of job opportunities for chemists via naturejobs.
We are looking for a Chief Editor who is able to develop, launch and establish Nature Chemistry as the essential publication for the chemistry community. The role will be based in NPG’s Boston office.
Applicants must have a strong track record of research in a chemistry discipline, as well as significant editorial and/or senior research experience. They must demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges faced by researchers in both academic institutions and industry.
This is a demanding and extremely stimulating role, which calls for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science. The successful candidate will therefore be dynamic, motivated and outgoing, and must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Applicants should include a covering letter stating their suitability for this post, as well as their salary expectations, a current CV and a statement (maximum 1,500 words) that encapsulates their vision for the content, competitive position and longer-term development of Nature Chemistry.
Applications should be sent to Denise Pitter, Personnel Assistant at londonrecruitment@macmillan.co.uk. Applicants should clearly mark on their submissions the reference number. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Closing Date: 24 September 2007