[ES_JOBS_NET] Associate/Senior editor at Nature Communications

Alicia Newton aliciajillnewton at gmail.com
Wed Jul 4 10:28:12 MDT 2018


*Job Title:* Associate or Senior Editor (Geoscience)

*Organisation:* Nature Communications

*Location:* London, Shanghai, New York, or Berlin

Nature Research is the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research
from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature
Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.

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 geoscientist who has a critical
eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who
can think on their feet.

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.

*The responsibilities include:*

• 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 family
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 geoscience. This could include, but is not
limited to geology, geophysics, geodynamics, geohazards, geochemistry, or
geomorphology.
• 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 thirst 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 geoscience.
• 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.
• This role is located in either our: London, Shanghai, Berlin or New York
office. 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.

Applicants should include a CV, a covering letter explaining their interest
in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate
concise (400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments that you
found particularly exciting stating why).

*Closing date:* *24th July, but candidates will be considered as they
apply, therefore early applications are encouraged.*

Springer Nature is a leading global research, educational and professional
publisher, home to an array of respected and trusted brands providing
quality content through a range of innovative products and services.
Springer Nature is the world’s largest academic book publisher, publisher
of the world’s highest impact journals and a pioneer in the field of open
research. The company numbers almost 13,000 staff in over 50 countries and
has a turnover of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Springer Nature was formed
in 2015 through the merger of Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan,
Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media
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https://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/648007-associate-or-senior-editor-geoscience-nature-communications
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