Associate or Senior Editor (Climate and Earth science), Nature Portfolio

1502 Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions Private Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for the Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team in Pune/India. The role involves supporting manuscript assessment and peer review, commissioning and editing content, and coordinating with Chief Editors and journal teams.

A PhD in Earth/climate science with research experience is preferred, along with curiosity and adaptability. The position offers a hybrid work model with locations in Pune, New Delhi, Beijing and Shanghai, and a path to

Qualifications

• PhD-level research in Earth or climate science.
• Experience related to biogeochemistry, land surface interactions, and feedbacks is valuable.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work across teams.
• Interest in learning across related disciplines and in new research areas.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial processes for manuscript assessment and peer review.
• Commission, edit and write content for journals.
• Collaborate with Chief Editors and journal teams and report to Head of the Research Cross-Journal Team.

Skills

Editorial skills

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD-level research in Earth/climate science

Job description

Associate or Senior Editor (Climate and Earth science), Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team

Locations: Pune, New Delhi, Beijing, Shanghai - Hybrid Model

Application Deadline: November 3

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

About the Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortolfio. Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and NPJ series.

About the Role

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team. This exciting position involves being part of a team of editors that will work closely — and flexibly — with the existing Nature Research Journals, such as Nature Climate Change, Nature Geoscience, Nature Sustainability, Nature Water. The ideal candidate would be a critical thinker with a deep understanding of their subject, curiosity and a desire to learn about areas beyond it, and who can think on their feet.

Role responsibilities

• Supporting editorial processes relating to manuscript assessment and the peer-review process.
• Commissioning, editing and writing content for journals.
• Working closely with Chief Editors and journal teams, while reporting to the Head of the Research Cross-Journal Team, on other aspects of journal content and strategy, as appropriate.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in Earth and/or climate science.
• Expertise relating to biogeochemistry, land surface interactions and feedbacks, agriculture, and forestry are especially welcome.
• A keen interest in research both within and beyond your specialty.
• The ability to absorb and understand new areas of research.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management and work prioritization skills.
• Postdoctoral experience is not required but would be a plus.
• Previous editorial experience is desirable but not essential.
• Additional expertise in related disciplines would be advantageous.

For Milan, Italy positions only: Associate Editor: Minimum salary €41,500 Senior Editor: Minimum salary €55,000

• National Collective Labour Agreement for employees of printing, publishing, digital and related companies (Publishers’ Section) – CNEL Code G011

Inclusive Work Environment

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Closing Date: November 3

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