Senior Climate Editor – Shape Global Sustainability Research

RELX International; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical benefits

Learning and development resources

Pension scheme

Job summary

One Earth, published by Elsevier, seeks a Senior Scientific Editor to shape climate content, oversee peer review, and engage with authors and reviewers to advance sustainability science. The role involves commissioning content, developing thematic issues, and representing the journal at events.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and editorial experience or strong potential, with a broad interest across sustainability research and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Editorial experience is advantageous but not required.
• Strong communication and critical thinking.
• Interest in sustainability research and publishing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop high-impact climate content.
• Oversee peer review to ensure rigor and fairness.
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers.
• Engage with authors and provide guidance.
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and front-matter.
• Ideate and plan thematic issues.
• Contribute to editorial strategy and journal positioning.
• Build relationships with the global research community.
• Represent the journal at conferences and institutional visits.
• Contribute to digital content and social media.

Skills

Editorial experience

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal and networking

International teamwork

Research networks

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant discipline

Job description

One Earth, published by Elsevier, seeks a Senior Scientific Editor to shape climate content, oversee peer review, and engage with authors and reviewers to advance sustainability science. The role involves commissioning content, developing thematic issues, and representing the journal at events.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and editorial experience or strong potential, with a broad interest across sustainability research and excellent communication skills.