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

Nature Portfolio; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nature Portfolio seeks an Associate or Senior Editor for the Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team in Milan, Italy. The role involves working with Nature Research Journals such as Nature Climate Change, Nature Geoscience, and Nature Sustainability, and requires critical thinking, deep domain knowledge, and a willingness to explore adjacent fields.

The team collaborates closely with Chief Editors, coordinating editorial processes and strategy, and the successful candidate will manage manuscript

Qualifikationen

• PhD-level research experience in Earth and/or climate science.
• Interest in cross-disciplinary research and ability to learn new areas.
• Strong editorial and writing abilities.

Aufgaben

• Support manuscript assessment and peer-review processes.
• Commission, edit, and write content for journals.
• Collaborate with Chief Editors and journal teams on content and strategy.

Kenntnisse

Earth and climate science

Editorial processes

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Ausbildung

PhD in Earth/climate science

Jobbeschreibung

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

Locations:

Pune, New Delhi, Beijing, Shanghai - Hybrid Model

Application Deadline:

November 3

About Springer Nature

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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.

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.

Closing Date:

November 3

For Milan, Italy positions only:

• Associate Editor: Minimum salary €41,500
• Senior Editor: Minimum salary €55,000

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Job Posting End Date:

3-11-2026