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

Springer Nature; London; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing group is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for their Scientific Reports journal. This hybrid role involves managing editorial decisions, supporting peer reviews, and developing content related to climate science and sustainability. Ideal candidates should have a PhD or equivalent and strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving. The opportunity offers a full-time, fixed-term contract with significant responsibilities in a respected journal.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the journal workflow and peer review.
• Contribute to content development with the Editorial Board.
• Resolve publication issues related to authorship or ethics.

Skills

PhD-level research experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Workload management and organisational skills

Team player

Education

PhD or equivalent in climate sciences or sustainability

Job description

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

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

Applications deadline: 14th August

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About The Brand

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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 office 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

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor:$80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.

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Job Posting End Date:

15-08-2025