Interim Associate or Senior Geophysics Editor, Nature Geoscience

European Geosciences Union; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Geoscience seeks an editor with geophysics expertise who can assess manuscripts, oversee peer review, and contribute to content strategy. The role requires critical thinking, broad scientific interest, and strong English communication. Travel to conferences and institutions is expected; editorial experience is welcome but not required.

Successful candidates report to the Chief Editor; roles are available in London, Milan, or Pune, with openness to internal candidates from other offices.

Qualifications

• PhD in geophysics or related field.
• Strong understanding of recent trends in geophysics.
• Breadth of scientific interest beyond own specialty.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess novelty and implications of research submissions.
• Willingness to travel and meet scientists worldwide.
• Editorial experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manuscript assessment and critical scientific evaluation in editorial process.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Contribute to content and strategy in geophysics.
• Edit content such as Reviews or editorials or commission pieces.
• Collaborate with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Editorial interest

Travel willingness

Critical analysis

Education

PhD in geophysics

Job description

Interim Associate or Senior Geophysics Editor, Nature Geoscience

Employer

Location

United Kingdom

Sector

Other

Cryospheric Sciences (CR)
Geodynamics (GD)
Seismology (SM)

Type

Full time

Level

Entry level

Open

Preferred education

PhD

15 October 2026

Posted

2 October 2026

Nature Geoscience is seeking an editor with experience in geophysics who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. Knowledge of seismology, tectonics, geodynamics, and natural hazards would be desirable as would interests in glaciology and geomorphology.

• 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
• Scientific & Academic Writing - Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community – Collaboration, Communicates Effectively.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to geophysics.
• 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.
• Additional research experience 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.

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal.

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