[ES_JOBS_NET] Nature Communications - Associate or Senior Editor (Environmental and Energy Social Science)

[Melissa Plail]

https://careers.springernature.com/job/London-Associate-or-Senior-Editor-%28Environmental-and-energy-social-science%29/840223701/

Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Environmental and Energy Social Science)
Location: London, Berlin, New York (Hybrid Working)
Full Time, Permanent Role
Closing Date for Applications: 11th September 2022

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 an environmental social scientist with a strong background in either environmental/climate/energy economics, policy, politics, sustainability or human geography. You will be a pro-active and critical thinker with a deep understanding of your subject and interests beyond.

The Associate/Senior Editor role at Nature Communications is ideal for those who love science, have a desire to learn more about the natural world and 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 environmental/climate/energy social science. This could include, but is not limited to economics, policy, politics sustainability or human geography.
  *   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 Environmental 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.

This role can be located in our London, Berlin or New York offices based on a hybrid working pattern and on a full-time, permanent basis. Further details regarding benefits and hybrid working in your preference of location will be discussed during the interview process. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

To apply: Please submit a CV, a cover letter explaining your interest in the post and your preference of office location. Please also include a separate and concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area of environmental social science that you found particularly exciting, stating why.
The closing date is on 11th September 2022 but candidates will be considered as they apply.

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*       Support networks<https://group.springernature.com/kr/group/taking-responsibility/employee-networks> that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy
*       Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance
*       24-hour access to our learning and development platform Leap and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills

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Dr Melissa Plail
Earth Science Team Manager and Senior Editor
Nature Communications

Editors highlights in the Earth Sciences
Earth Science https://www.nature.com/collections/eihfbddfac
Climate change impacts https://www.nature.com/collections/hcfhgcahdc
Social science https://www.nature.com/collections/ghgajdhdfj

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