Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Nature Portfolio, part of Springer Nature.
Job overview
The Associate or Senior Editor role at Nature Sustainability involves managing the editorial process for high-quality sustainability research, influencing content strategy, and supporting the journal's mission to integrate interdisciplinary sustainability science.
Responsibilities and impact
The editor will handle manuscript selection, oversee peer review, make editorial decisions, commission and edit content, collaborate with other Nature Portfolio editors, and engage with the scientific community through conferences and visits.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an annual base salary range of $80,000 for Associate Editor and $95,000 for Senior Editor in the US, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, flexible working policies, tuition assistance, and various voluntary and family-friendly benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a PhD related to socio-ecological metabolism, a strong understanding of sustainability research, excellent communication skills, and the ability to assess research novelty; editorial experience is preferred but not required.
Career development
The role offers intellectual stimulation, collaboration across journals, and opportunities to engage with global scientists, supporting professional growth within a leading publishing portfolio.
Work environment and culture
Nature Portfolio values diversity, inclusion, and fairness, fostering an inclusive culture with flexible work policies and employee social networks.
Company information
Nature Portfolio, part of Springer Nature, is a leading global publisher of scientific research journals including Nature and its branded journals, with over 180 years of history and a commitment to open research.
Team overview
The editor will join the Nature Sustainability editorial team, collaborating closely with other Nature Portfolio journals and reporting to the Chief Editor.
Job location and travel
The position is based in New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing with hybrid office working policies and requires willingness to travel internationally.
Application process
Applicants must submit a CV, cover letter, preferred office location, a discussion on a sustainability development, and a selection of six relevant scientific articles; candidates are reviewed as they apply.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines editorial responsibilities with engagement in cutting-edge sustainability research across interdisciplinary fields, offering a permanent position within a prestigious publishing portfolio.
Company overview
Nature Portfolio is a leading publisher of high-impact scientific journals, magazines, and online content, specializing in advancing knowledge across disciplines such as life sciences, physical sciences, and clinical research. Operated by Springer Nature, the company generates revenue primarily through journal subscriptions, open-access publishing fees, and advertising. Established in 1869 with the launch of the iconic journal *Nature*, it has a rich history of publishing groundbreaking research, including pivotal discoveries like DNA's double-helix structure. Candidates should note its commitment to innovation, editorial excellence, and fostering global scientific communication.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your PhD and deep expertise in socio-ecological metabolism, emphasizing familiarity with material flow analysis, emissions accounting, and urban metabolism as these are critical for Nature Sustainability.
Showcase your ability to critically assess scientific research across interdisciplinary sustainability topics, demonstrating your broad scientific interest and communication skills to align with editorial responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels including the official Springer Nature career site, Nature Portfolio’s corporate page, and LinkedIn to maximize application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current editors or staff in the Nature Sustainability or broader Nature Portfolio editorial teams; use ice breakers like commenting on recent journal articles they edited or expressing enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary sustainability research to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'socio-ecological metabolism,' 'material flow analysis,' 'emissions accounting,' 'interdisciplinary research,' and 'editorial process' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailoring your resume, identify multiple application platforms, and find relevant Nature Portfolio contacts on LinkedIn, allowing you to focus more on preparing insightful cover letters and networking effectively.
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