Associate or Senior Editor

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, (Nature Geoscience and Nature Climate Change), Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team, Nature Portfolio   

Locations: New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing – Hybrid working model 

Deadline: August 5th, 2025 

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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. 

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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 Geoscience and Nature Climate Change. 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.   

This role can be in our New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing offices on a hybrid working model. 

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, hydrology, 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 literary skills.  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  

• Desirable: 

• Postdoctoral experience a plus.  

• Previous editorial experience a plus 

• Expertise in any other related disciplines a plus 

To apply, please send:    

• a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role, relevant experience, preferred office location, salary expectations and current notice period.  

• a CV detailing your education, employment history, list of published scientific papers, and any achievements demonstrating your suitability for the position. 

• a concise discussion of a recent scientific development that you have found particularly exciting, and why (should not exceed 1 page). 

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 
•    Disability coverage 
•    Tuition Assistance 
•    Voluntary benefits: Identity 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 

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. 
  

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