Associate or Senior Editor (climate and sustainability), Scientific Reports

Springer Nature Ltd; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global publishing company is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for its Scientific Reports journal. This role involves managing editorial processes, supporting content delivery, and engaging with the scientific community on climate and sustainability. The position is full-time, hybrid, and based in Berlin, Heidelberg, London, Jersey City, or New York. Candidates should have a PhD and strong communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• PhD-level research experience or equivalent in climate sciences or sustainability.
• Thorough understanding of the scientific research community.
• Sound knowledge of science.

Aufgaben

• Assist in managing the journal workflow and making editorial decisions.
• Contribute to content development and publication.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues.
• Support recruitment and training of Editorial Board Members.
• Participate in community outreach and international conferences.

Kenntnisse

PhD-level research experience in climate sciences or sustainability

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong workload management and organisational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and resourceful

Ausbildung

PhD in climate sciences or sustainability

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (climate and sustainability), Scientific Reports

Locations: Berlin, Heidelberg, London, Jersey City or New York - Hybrid working model

Deadline Applications: 14^th August

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Scientific Reports is a primary research journal from the publishers of Nature, covering all areas of the natural sciences, psychology, medicine and engineering. Online and open access, Scientific Reports publishes a high volume of scientifically valid, original research papers, without barriers to access. With the support of external Editorial Board Members, papers are rapidly peer-reviewed to ensure they are technically sound.

About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will support the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors of Scientific Reports in managing the Editorial Board and editorial decision-making processes across the journal. You will support content delivery by making editorial decisions, and managing peer review for specific manuscripts. Key performance indicators include rapid publication, sound peer-review practices, and high levels of service to authors, reviewers and Editorial Board Members (EBMs). This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with a passion for science to break into an editorial career on a high-profile, fast-paced, multidisciplinary journal.

The position is offered on a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover basis and will be based in our London, Berlin, Heidelberg, Jersey City or New York on a hybrid working basis.

Role responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, acting as handling editor on manuscripts, providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions

• Contribute to content development by working with the Editorial Board on the commissioning and publication of subject-specific collections

• Promptly resolve pre- and post- publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct)

• Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy

• Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs; support the recruitment and training of new EBMs where required

• Community outreach, to EBMs, and potential authors, including participation at international and national conferences as required.

• Sign-off social media and marketing content

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• PhD-level research experience or equivalent in climate sciencesor sustainability.

• Thorough understanding of the scientific research community and its needs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Sound knowledge of and interest in science in general

• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong workload management and organisational skills

• Active, supportive team player with an adaptable and flexible approach

• Willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

To apply, please submit:

• a CV a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role

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