Senior Editor, Scientific Reports — Fast-Paced Editorial

1267 Springer Nature Limited; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Portfolio’s Scientific Reports Associate or Senior Editor role in London supports the Chief Editor in editorial decision-making, manages peer review, and helps expand the journal's reach through outreach and conferences.

The position is full-time and based in our London office with a hybrid working model. Candidates with PhD-level research experience in engineering or computer sciences and a passion for science are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD-level research experience (engineering or computer sciences).
• Strong understanding of the scientific research community and its needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of and interest in science in general.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily management of the 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.
• Community outreach to EBMs and potential authors, including participation at international and national conferences.
• Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

PhD in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Nature Portfolio’s Scientific Reports Associate or Senior Editor role in London supports the Chief Editor in editorial decision-making, manages peer review, and helps expand the journal's reach through outreach and conferences.

The position is full-time and based in our London office with a hybrid working model. Candidates with PhD-level research experience in engineering or computer sciences and a passion for science are encouraged to apply.