Interim Climate Science Editor — Hybrid (London/Pune)

1267 Springer Nature Limited; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature Limited is seeking an Interim Associate or Senior Climate Science Editor for Nature Geoscience. The role is fixed-term, full-time, and based in London with Pune as hybrid locations.

You will assess manuscripts, guide editorial decisions, and contribute to content strategy for Nature Geoscience and related journals. The candidate will hold a PhD in climate science, demonstrate excellent communication, and be willing to travel to engage with scientists worldwide.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in climate science.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluent English.
• Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research across disciplines.

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 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 with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community; attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Editorial assessment

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Climate Science

Job description

Springer Nature Limited is seeking an Interim Associate or Senior Climate Science Editor for Nature Geoscience. The role is fixed-term, full-time, and based in London with Pune as hybrid locations.

You will assess manuscripts, guide editorial decisions, and contribute to content strategy for Nature Geoscience and related journals. The candidate will hold a PhD in climate science, demonstrate excellent communication, and be willing to travel to engage with scientists worldwide.