Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Materials

Springer Healthcare; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Healthcare seeks an Associate or Senior Editor for Pune and global collaboration to handle submissions on devices-related materials. The role spans editorial decisions, manuscript assessment, peer review, and commissioning content across topics including electronics, sensors, and biomedical devices.

The editor will engage with an Editorial Board, review and train new members, write content, and help shape journal strategy, while embracing a hybrid work model and science communication

Qualifications

• PhD-level research experience (or equivalent) in materials for devices.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to assess the novelty and implications of research across disciplines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire to engage with scientists globally and explain publication processes.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handling original research papers and overseeing the editorial process, including manuscript selection and peer review.
• Making editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Engaging with an external Editorial Board and assisting with recruitment and training of new members.
• Liaising with editors at other journals and experts in the scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commissioning content such as Reviews, Perspectives, and Comment articles.
• Writing content including Research Highlights and Editorials.
• Launching Collections in topics of strategic interest to the journal.
• Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.

Skills

Editorial decisions

Manuscript assessment

Peer review

Writing content

Commissioning content

Liaising with editors

Recruitment and training

Science communication

Conference attendance

Education

PhD-level research experience in materials for devices

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor

Locations: Pune, Shanghai, Beijing

Role Overview

Communications Materials is recruiting an Associate or Senior Editor to handle submissions related to materials for devices. Possible areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, electronic and optoelectronic devices, solar cells, 2D material devices, memristors, biomedical devices, sensors etc. As such, the candidate will be expected to handle a wide range of topics, well beyond their immediate expertise.

The candidate will be a key member of the editorial team, responsible for publishing quality research in their subject areas. This role involves managing the editorial process, making editorial decisions, engaging with the scientific community to enhance the journals impact, and working alongside Editorial Board Members. The position offers a hybrid working model and is suited for individuals passionate about science communication and editorial work.

Responsibilities

• Handling original research papers and overseeing the editorial process, including manuscript selection and peer review.
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Engaging with an external Editorial Board and assisting with recruitment and training of new members.
• Liaising with editors at other journals and experts in the scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commissioning content such as Reviews, Perspectives, and Comment articles.
• Writing content including Research Highlights and Editorials.
• Launching Collections in topics of strategic interest to the journal.
• Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.

Requirements

• Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in any topic related to Materials for devices.
• A passion for science and a desire to learn more about various scientific fields.
• Ability to assess the novelty and implications of research from different disciplines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Desire to meet scientists worldwide and help them understand the publication process.
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Prior editorial experience.

Other

Internal candidates from other hubs are welcome to apply.

Skills

• Editorial decisions
• Manuscript assessment
• Peer review
• Writing content
• Commissioning content
• Liaising with editors
• Recruitment and training
• Science communication
• Conference attendance