Associate or Senior Editor (Environmental Social Sciences- Energy and Resources), Nature Communicati

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Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Environmental Social Sciences- Energy and Resources), Nature Communications

Organization: Nature Communications

Location(s): New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Jersey City or London - hybrid working model

Application Deadline: April 25th, 2025

About Springer Nature
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About The Brand
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About The Role
Nature Research is the world's leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.

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 Nature Communications.

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, 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. Candidates with a background in microbiology are suitable for this role; those with a background in host-pathogen interactions, immune responses to pathogen infections, and/or clinical infectious diseases are particularly encouraged to apply.

The responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in environmental social sciences. This could include, but is not limited to, the energy decarbonization and emissions, sustainability science, and environmental science.
• Some postdoctoral research experience is but not essential. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject 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 speciality and across the wider field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in 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.
• Applicants should include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area related to energy or natural resources that they found particularly exciting, stating why.

Benefits:
Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

Salary:
US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their whole selves to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Team of the Year at the 2022 British Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/

If you have any access needs related to neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodations.

For more information about career opportunities at Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/

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Job Posting End Date:
26-04-2025