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 editorial processes for high-quality sustainability research, contributing to journal content and strategy, and facilitating cross-disciplinary scientific dialogue.
Responsibilities and impact
The editor will handle manuscript selection, oversee peer review, make editorial decisions, commission and edit content, liaise with other editors and experts, and attend conferences and research institutions to support the journal's mission.
Compensation and benefits
The US annual base salary ranges from $80,000 for Associate Editor to $95,000 for Senior Editor, with benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 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 in a related field, strong knowledge of socio-ecological metabolism and sustainability, excellent communication skills, and a passion for science; editorial experience is preferred but not required for Senior Editor positions.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to work closely with leading scientific journals and experts, attend conferences worldwide, and develop editorial skills within a prestigious publishing portfolio.
Work environment and culture
Nature Portfolio values diversity, inclusion, and employee empowerment, offering a hybrid work policy, social networks, and a supportive environment recognized for diversity efforts.
Company information
Nature Portfolio, part of Springer Nature, is a leading global publisher of scientific research with a history of over 180 years, known for high-impact journals like Nature and Nature Sustainability.
Team overview
The editor will join the Nature Portfolio editorial team, collaborating closely with other editors across multiple journals and international scientific communities.
Job location and travel
Positions are based in New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing with hybrid office working policies and some travel expected.
Application process
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, preferred office location, a discussion of a sustainability development, and a selection of scientific articles demonstrating their research breadth; candidates are reviewed as they apply.
Unique job features
The role is intellectually stimulating, involving cross-disciplinary editorial work in sustainability, with opportunities to influence high-impact scientific publishing and engage globally with researchers.
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
Tailor your resume to highlight your PhD and expertise in socio-ecological metabolism, emphasizing skills in material flow analysis, emissions accounting, or urban metabolism as these are key for the Nature Sustainability editor role.
Showcase your broad understanding of sustainability and interdisciplinary research, along with your passion for science and ability to assess novelty and implications across diverse scientific fields.
Apply through multiple channels including the official Springer Nature careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility for the Associate or Senior Editor position at Nature Portfolio.
Connect with current editors and professionals in the Nature Sustainability or broader Nature Portfolio editorial teams on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on recent articles they edited or expressing interest in the journal’s interdisciplinary approach to sustainability research.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'socio-ecological metabolism,' 'material flow analysis,' 'emissions accounting,' 'editorial process,' and 'interdisciplinary research' to improve screening success.
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