Associate or Senior Editor

3 Hours ago • All levels • $80,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team, working flexibly with Nature Research Journals like Nature Geoscience and Nature Climate Change. The role involves supporting manuscript assessment and peer review, commissioning, editing, and writing content. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with deep subject understanding and curiosity, able to think on their feet. This position is based in New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing with a hybrid working model. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and values diversity and inclusion.
Must have:
  • PhD in Earth/climate science
  • Keen interest in research
  • Ability to understand new research areas
  • Strong literary skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Postdoctoral experience
  • Previous editorial experience
  • Expertise in related disciplines
  • Expertise in biogeochemistry, land surface interactions, hydrology, agriculture, and forestry
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Hybrid office policy
  • Summer Hours
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible Spending programs
  • Commuter programs
  • Multiple Life insurance options
  • Disability coverage
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Voluntary benefits (Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family friendly benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Employee Social Networks

Job Details

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 

 

About Springer Nature Group  
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. 

Visit http://group.springernature.com/ and follow @SpringerNature 

 

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 / @NaturePortfolio 

 

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. 
 

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 differences 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 Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. 

 

 

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

 

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

 

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Job Posting End Date:

6-08-2025

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