Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Geoscience

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Geoscience

Locations: New York, Philadelphia, Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing (Hybrid Working)

Application Deadline: March 10th, 2025

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About the Role

Nature Geoscience (www.nature.com/ngeo) is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to represent the climate science research community. As part of Nature Geoscience's international editorial team, the editor will support the journal's coverage of the various fields within this broad discipline, including handling primary research papers and developing the reviews and opinion sections of the journal. The position is ideal for researchers who love science and enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research.

This permanent position is offered New York, Philadelphia, Beijing, Shanghai, or Nanjing office on a full-time basis. Hybrid working pattern; note that fully remote work is not offered.

Role Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will work closely with the Nature Geoscienceteam on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, and overseeing the peer review process.
• Commissioning and editing Reviews, opinion pieces, and News & Views, and writing for the journal.
• They will liaise extensively with the scientific community and travel to international conferences.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in an area of modern climate science, for example atmospheric science, hydroclimate, climate dynamics, cryospheric science or oceanography. However, strong candidates from other areas of the geosciences will also be considered. Postdoctoral experience and broad training will be an advantage. Editorial experience is not required, but applicants with previous editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for Senior Editor.
• Breadth of interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a keen interest in the communication of science.
• Eagerness to travel and interact with scientists worldwide.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely fashion.

To Apply:

• a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the post and any salary expectations
• a CV (including a brief account of your research and other relevant experience)
• a short paragraph highlighting a favorite recent paper in Nature Geoscience from outside your immediate research area and explaining why you find it interesting (please include this at the end of your cover letter

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.

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