Associate or Senior Editor (Social Impacts of Climate), Nature Communications

Job Title:  Associate or Senior Editor (Social Impacts of Climate), Nature Communications

Location: London, New York City, Philadelphia, Jersey City or Washington DC – Hybrid Working Model 

Closing date: 21^st March 2024. Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking a climate scientist with a strong background in applied climatology, considering climate impact modeling on health, environmental and social systems. We are looking for someone who has a deep understanding of their subject with broad interests and the ability to think critically and dynamically when faced with new information.

About the role

The Associate/Senior Editor role at Nature Communications is ideal for researchers who love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world and for those who enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research. This role can be located in our London, New York City, Philadelphia, Jersey City or Washington DC office, on a hybrid working model. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Handling original research papers, and working closely with other editors 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. Determining the representation of their subject in the journal. 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.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in climatology or environmental sciences. This could include, but is not limited to social sciences, climate sciences, climate impact modeling, or environmental sciences. Some postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject is essential. A passion for science and a desire to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality and across the wider field of Earth Science. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken). 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.

To apply: applicants should include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area of environmental/climate impact research that you found particularly exciting, stating why at the end of the cover letter.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. 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.

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