Associate or Senior Editor (Climate and Earth science), Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team, Nature Portfolio
Locations: Pune, New Delhi, Beijing, Shanghai - Hybrid Model
Application Deadline: November 3
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About the Brand
Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and NPJ series.
About the Role
Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team.
This position involves being part of a team of editors that will work closely — and flexibly — with the existing Nature Research Journals, such as Nature Climate Change, Nature Geoscience, Nature Sustainability, Nature Water. The ideal candidate would be a critical thinker with a deep understanding of their subject, curiosity and a desire to learn about areas beyond it, and who can think on their feet.
Role responsibilities
•Supporting editorial processes relating to manuscript assessment and the peer-review process.
•Commissioning, editing and writing content for journals.
•Working closely with Chief Editors and journal teams, while reporting to the Head of the Research Cross-Journal Team, on other aspects of journal content and strategy, as appropriate.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
•Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in Earth and/or climate science. Expertise relating to biogeochemistry, land surface interactions and feedbacks, agriculture, and forestry are especially welcome.
•A keen interest in research both within and beyond your specialty.
•The ability to absorb and understand new areas of research.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Time management and work prioritization skills.
•Postdoctoral experience is not required but would be a plus.
•Previous editorial experience is desirable but not essential.
•Additional expertise in related disciplines would be advantageous.
Applicants must include to be considered
•A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role, relevant experience, preferred office location, salary expectations and current notice period.
•A CV detailing your education, employment history, list of published scientific papers, and any achievements demonstrating your suitability for the position.
•A selection of three papers published this year or last year that were not published in Nature or Science journals, which you would consider for publication in Nature Climate Change. Please provide a full reference and link to each article, together with a rationale of no more than five sentences for each choice.
Closing Date: November 3
For Milan, Italy positions only:
•Associate Editor: Minimum salary €41,500
•Senior Editor: Minimum salary €55,000
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