Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy

Location: New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia or Shanghai— Hybrid Working

Application Deadline: December 31st

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About the Role

Springer Nature, the publisher of Nature, is looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy. Launched in January 2016, Nature Energy publishes high-quality research and opinion across all aspects of energy, from its generation and storage to its distribution and management, the needs and demands of different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies. The journal’s scope includes the natural and social sciences as well as economics.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in energy research within the physical sciences, expertise in energy storage, and an interest in energy engineering, to join our team as an Associate or Senior Editor. The ideal candidate will have broad expertise spanning energy-related physical sciences and engineering, including energy storage, energy conversion, grid integration, and systems optimization and modeling. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Nature Energy.

As a member of the editorial team, the Associate/Senior Editor will maintain the visibility, scientific standing and quality of Nature Energy.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Chief Editor and a team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning, editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content, as well as writing for the journal.

• Determining and championing the representation of relevant physical science and engineering fields in the journal.

• Liaising with the research community through institutional visits, conferences, and other means.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Essential:

• Applicants must have a PhD, with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal.

• Broad scientific knowledge and training.

• Excellent literary and communication skills.

• The ability to absorb new areas of research.

Desirable:

• Postdoctoral experience.

• Previous editorial experience.

This job is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

Application Deadline: December 31st

Applicants should submit the following:

• A CV;

• Cover letter explaining their interest in the position, salary expectations, and preferred office location;

• A selection of three recent papers (excluding those published in Nature Energy) that they would consider for publication in Nature Energy, along with a critical evaluation of each paper and a detailed assessment of why they believe it is suitable for publication;

• A News and Views-style piece (no more than 600 words) on a recent paper from the energy research literature that they have found particularly interesting.

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: $74,000 | Senior Editor: $91,000. 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. 

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster

Internal applicants: We encourage that you speak to your manager once the interview process has started. At the point of offer acceptance, it is required that you inform your manager.  If for any reason you’re unable to do so, please contact HR who can provide guidance as required.

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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