Interim Climate Science Editor - Hybrid (London/Pune)

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

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.