Associate or Senior Editor (Sustainable materials chemistry)

Springer Healthcare; New Delhi; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature’s Nature Portfolio Open Access journal on sustainable chemistry seeks an Associate or Senior Editor with a focus on materials chemistry. The role is hybrid, with locations including New Delhi and other cities, and involves managing manuscripts, peer review, and editorial duties.

Applicants should hold a PhD in materials chemistry, demonstrate strong English communication, and have a passion for advancing sustainable science through editorial leadership and collaboration with

Qualifications

• PhD in a field related to materials chemistry.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Strong editorial judgment and peer-review oversight.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and oversee peer review.
• Make editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Determine the representation of the subject in the journal.
• Coordinate with editors across Nature family and with international researchers.
• Engage external editorial board and assist with recruitment/training.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.
• Commission and edit Reviews and write Editorials.

Skills

Scientific comprehension

Decision quality

Critical scientific evaluation

Interpersonal skills

Academic writing

Education

PhD in materials chemistry

Job description

Job Summary

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Portfolio (Sustainable Materials Chemistry)

Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune (Hybrid)

About The Role

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn't enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is yes to any or all of these questions, you could be the person we're looking for to join the editorial team of a Nature Portfolio Open Access journal covering the area of sustainable chemistry.

We're seeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. We are looking for a candidate with experience in sustainable chemistry, with a particular focus on materials chemistry or sustainable materials. A large part of the role will be working alongside the journal's Editorial Board.

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.
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Determining the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Engaging with our external editorial board- guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of new board members.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commission and edit Reviews and write Editorials.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to materials chemistry. This could include but is not limited to materials synthesis, characterization and applications. Sustainable materials chemistry or materials for environmental applications would be an advantage. However, we are open to considering outstanding applicants from other sustainable chemistry backgrounds too.
• Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential. Scientific Comprehension, Decision Quality, Critical Scientific Evaluation
• 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. Scientific Comprehension, Decision Quality, Being Resilient, Critical Scientific Evaluation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken). Interpersonal Awareness, Communicates Effectively, Scientific & Academic Writing
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline. Scientific Comprehension, Operational Excellence, Manuscript Assessment, Decision Quality

Travel

• 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. Scientific Comprehension, Interpersonal Awareness, Communicates Effectively, Operational Excellence, Manuscript Assessment, Decision Quality, Publishing Workflows & Systems, Being Resilient, Critical Scientific Evaluation

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