Associate or Sr Editor, Nature Materials

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

Job summary

Nature Materials is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the editorial team, with a PhD in materials science and a broad scientific interest. The role supports manuscript assessment, peer review, and editorial decisions across metallic, inorganic, and 2D materials.

This permanent, hybrid position is based in Pune, with collaboration across Nature Portfolio journals. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor, Nature Materials, and may engage with journals globally.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science or a related topic is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is required.
• Editorial experience is welcomed and may lead to Senior Editor roles.
• Interest in broad scientific topics beyond one's specialty is desired.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and oversee peer review processes.
• Make editorial decisions with expert guidance and ensure scientific quality.
• Contribute to content and strategy for Nature Materials and Nature Portfolio.
• Commission and edit content such as Reviews, Perspectives, News Views, and Editorials.
• Coordinate with editors across Nature journals and international researchers.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Skills

Editorial experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

PhD in materials science

Job description

Job Summary

• Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials
• Organization: Nature Portfolio
• Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Milan or Pune - hybrid working model

Nature Materials is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the editorial team. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any area of materials science. In particular, we are interested in candidates with backgrounds in metallic materials, inorganic materials or 2D materials. We are looking for a candidate with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their field, and broad scientific interests beyond their area of expertise.

Nature Materials is a monthly multi-disciplinary journal aimed at bringing together cutting-edge research across the entire spectrum of materials science and engineering. The journal publishes original research papers on all aspects of materials science, as well as Reviews, Perspectives, News Views and Editorial and Comment pieces on topics that are of interest to the broader community of researchers working in this area, both in academia and industry.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will report to the Chief Editor, Nature Materials, and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our Shanghai, Beijing, Milan or Pune locations.

We are open to applications from internal candidates from any of our journal editorial hubs.

The position is offered on a permanent basis and we re looking to fill this role as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review - Manuscript Assessment, Critical Scientific Evaluation, Decision Quality.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice - Scientific Comprehension.
• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Materials and Nature Portfolio - Operational Excellence, Publishing Workflows Systems.
• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, Perspectives, News Views, Comments or writing Editorials - Scientific Academic Writing.
• Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community - Collaboration, Communicates Effectively.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Requirements

• A PhD, or equivalent qualification, in materials science or a related topic.
• Additional research experience valuable but not needed.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field 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 specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent 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.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

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