Senior Editor — Scientific Reports (Hybrid, London)

Remote Worker LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Portfolio is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Scientific Reports in London. You will support the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors, manage editorial decisions, and oversee peer review for manuscripts while expanding the journal's reach through outreach initiatives.

The role is full-time and based in London with hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a PhD in engineering or computer sciences and strong scientific literacy.

Qualifications

• PhD-level research experience in engineering or computer sciences.
• Strong understanding of the scientific research community and its needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Broad interest in science and ability to engage across disciplines.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good workload management and organisational skills.
• Active, collaborative team player with adaptability.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of journal workflow as handling editor, providing rapid peer-review and publication decisions.
• Contribute to content development with the Editorial Board on commissioning and publication of subject collections.
• Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs; support recruitment/training of new EBMs.
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues with staff, EBMs and readers.
• Engage in community outreach at conferences and lab visits as needed.
• Contribute to policy development and editorial workflows.

Skills

PhD-level research experience

Understanding of scientific research

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge and interest in science

Self-motivation and achievement

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Workload management and organisation

Team player with flexibility

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in engineering or computer sciences

Job description

Nature Portfolio is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Scientific Reports in London. You will support the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors, manage editorial decisions, and oversee peer review for manuscripts while expanding the journal's reach through outreach initiatives.

The role is full-time and based in London with hybrid working arrangements. Candidates should have a PhD in engineering or computer sciences and strong scientific literacy.