Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Sustainability

39 Minutes ago • All levels • $80,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor with a background in electrochemistry and an understanding of 'energy conversion' to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team. The role involves handling original research papers, managing the editorial process, making reasoned editorial decisions, contributing to content and strategy, commissioning and editing content like Reviews, and liaising with scientists. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in electrochemistry or a related field, a thorough understanding of recent trends in electrochemistry and sustainability, excellent communication skills, and a passion for science. This is a permanent position based in New York/New Jersey or Shanghai/Beijing offices.
Must have:
  • PhD in electrochemistry or related field
  • Understanding of electrochemistry and energy conversion
  • Passion for science and learning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Ability to assess novelty and implications of research
Good to have:
  • Additional research experience
  • Knowledge of energy conversion or related topics
  • Broad understanding of sustainability research
  • Editorial experience
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401(k) with company match and contribution
  • Hybrid office working policy
  • Summer Hours
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
  • Multiple Life insurance options
  • Disability coverage
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family friendly benefits
  • Variety of employee discounts
  • Employee Social Networks

Job Details

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Sustainability

Organization: Nature Portfolio

Location(s): New York, Jersey City, Shanghai or Beijing

Application Deadline: August 1st

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @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.

Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and NPJ series.

Nature Sustainability is an online-only, monthly journal that publishes the very best research and opinion across a wide spectrum of technology, engineering, natural and social science domains on sustainability problems and related viable solutions. Part of the journal’s mission is to highlight research integrating technological, environmental and social systems and facilitate cross-disciplinary dialogue.

About the Role

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about scientific research? 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 Nature Portfolio editorial team.

To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with a background in electrochemistry and understanding of 'energy conversion' who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.​ Knowledge of energy conversion or closely related topics and a broad understanding of sustainability research are strongly desirable.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Sustainability and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

The responsibilities include:

  • Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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.
  • Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Sustainability and other Nature Portfolio journals.
  • Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
  • Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio 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 a field related to electrochemistry.
  • Additional research experience valuable but not needed.
  • A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the electrochemistry field and within the broad sustainability domain are 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 specialty.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken).
  • Good time management skills.
  • 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.
  • Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal they are based in. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our New York/New Jersey or Shanghai/Beijing offices. The position is offered on a permanent basis, and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

Applicants should include a CV, a brief covering letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment, a separate file with a concise (300-400 words) discussion of a significant sustainability development that they found particularly exciting (stating why), and a selection of 6 articles from the recent scientific literature showcasing their understanding of the breadth of sustainability research (a full reference and a brief rationale for the article selection should be included).

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion.

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://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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Job Posting End Date:

18-07-2025

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