Senior/Associate Editor, Multidisciplinary Science

Springer Nature Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature Ltd in London invites applications for Associate or Senior Editor of Scientific Reports. The role supports the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors, guiding editorial decisions and peer review across a multidisciplinary journal. The position is based in our London office on a hybrid basis, with travel as needed.

You will help expand the journal's reach, manage the Editorial Board, and participate in outreach activities and policy development to uphold rigorous peer-review standards.

Qualifications

• PhD-level research experience in engineering or computer sciences.
• Thorough understanding of the scientific research community and its needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of 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 editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of 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.
• Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs; support recruitment and training of new EBMs where required.
• Promptly resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct).
• Community outreach, to EBMs, and potential authors, including participation at international and national conferences, Editorial Board meetings and lab visits as required.
• Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy.

Skills

PhD in Eng/CS

Scientific community understanding

Interpersonal skills

Science knowledge

Self-motivation

Analytical skills

Time management

Team player

Willingness to travel

Editorial experience (desirable)

Education

PhD in Eng/CS

Job description

Springer Nature Ltd in London invites applications for Associate or Senior Editor of Scientific Reports. The role supports the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors, guiding editorial decisions and peer review across a multidisciplinary journal. The position is based in our London office on a hybrid basis, with travel as needed.

You will help expand the journal's reach, manage the Editorial Board, and participate in outreach activities and policy development to uphold rigorous peer-review standards.