Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Geochemistry)

Nature Portfolio; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Portfolio is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Communications (Geochemistry). The editor will handle original research papers, coordinate with editors across the Nature family, and make well-reasoned editorial decisions to guide the publication.

The role can be based in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing or Pune (hybrid). A PhD in geosciences and excellent English communication are essential; candidates with editorial experience are encouraged to apply and travel to global meetings.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in geosciences, with strong solid Earth geochemistry expertise.
• Postdoc preferred but not essential; fundamentals essential.
• Passion for science and breadth across solid Earth geochemistry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English.
• Ability to read and assess novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal.
• Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and oversee peer review.
• Make editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Determine the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Liaise with editors across the Nature family and with the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Editorial experience

Travel flexibility

Education

PhD in geosciences

Job description

Title

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Geochemistry)

Locations

Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing or Pune (Hybrid)

Application Deadline

September 27, 2026

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Role responsibilities

• Handling original research papers, and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review. SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Scientific Comprehension, SN-Manuscript Assessment,
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice. SN-Decision Quality, SN-Communicates Effectively,
• Determining the representation of their subject in the journal. Scientific Comprehension
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community. SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Collaboration, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions. SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Scientific Comprehension

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in any field of geosciences. We are particularly interested in candidates that have a strong expertise in solid Earth geochemistry, with backgrounds such as tectonics, volcanology, economic geology, or geochronology.
• Some postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject is essential.
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality and across the wider field of solid Earth geochemistry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
• Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

This role can be in our Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Pune (hybrid) office. Internal candidates in other journals editorial hubs are also welcome to apply. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

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