Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Geoscience

Nature Portfolio; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Portfolio in London and Pune invites applications for an Interim Associate or Senior Climate Science Editor at Nature Geoscience. This fixed-term, full-time role sits on the editorial team and reports to the Chief Editor, with hybrid work across London and Pune.

You will assess manuscripts, guide peer review, and contribute to editorial strategy in climate science, with a focus on modelling, atmospheric dynamics, and policy.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in climate science related field.
• Strong understanding of recent trends in the field.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submissions.
• Interest in climate policy and governance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manuscript Assessment and Critical Scientific Evaluation - Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Decision Quality - Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Scientific Comprehension - Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Geoscience and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
• Scientific & Academic Writing - Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
• Collaboration, Communicates Effectively - Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Skills

PhD in climate science

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

Editorial assessment experience

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

PhD (or equivalent) in climate science

Job description

Interim Associate or Senior Climate Science Editor - Nature Geoscience

Fixed Term, full-time

Organisation: Nature Portfolio

Location: London, Pune - Hybrid Work

Application Deadline: 2nd November 2026

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About The Brand

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About The Role

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about scientific research? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team.

To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor to represent the climate science research community. Knowledge of, and interest in, physical climate modelling, atmospheric dynamics, anthropogenic climate change, and relevant climate policy and governance as well as glaciology would be desirable.

Nature Geoscience is a monthly online and print journal that publishes the very best research from across the Earth and planetary sciences. The aim of this highly selective title is to understand Earth's history and its future evolution through publication of primary research, synthesis, news and opinion-type articles from across the broad spectrum of geosciences, encompassing field work, modelling and theoretical studies.

The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manuscript Assessment and Critical Scientific Evaluation - Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Decision Quality - Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Scientific Comprehension - Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Geoscience and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
• Scientific & Academic Writing - Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
• Collaboration, Communicates Effectively - Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to climate science.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken).
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
• Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

Desirable

• Additional research experience is valuable but not needed.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

This is an interim position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor of Nature Geoscience and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is offered in London/ Pune but we are open to applications from internal candidates from other editorial offices.

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Job Posting End Date:

3-11-2026