Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Photovoltaics)

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Photovoltaics)

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Photovoltaics)
Locations: Berlin, Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Milan or Madrid (hybrid)
Application deadline: 31 Oct 2025 (early applications encouraged)

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. We are seeking a researcher with a background in photovoltaic technologies, who has a critical eye, deep understanding of their subject, and interests beyond their specialty.

About The Role

The Associate/Senior Editor handles manuscripts in device physics, chemistry, and materials science, with a particular interest in photovoltaic technologies and related photophysics. The role is in our Berlin, Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Milan and Madrid offices on a hybrid working model and is full-time permanent.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers.
• Work closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in light of expert advice.
• Determine the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in physics/materials science, including organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells, perovskite optoelectronics, and tandem solar cells.
• Experience with applied computational methods and machine learning is preferred but not essential.
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential; a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject is essential.
• A passion for science and engineering and a thirst to learn more; breadth of interest in scientific research across electrical and electronic engineering and energy infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

• CV
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the post and your preferred office of employment.
• Separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area related to photovoltaics and optoelectronics that they found particularly exciting, stating why.