Associate Editor, Senior Editor

Springer Nature

Associate or Senior Editor selecting and preparing Earth and environmental science manuscripts for Springer Nature’s Communications Earth & Environment journal. Promoting research impact through editorial oversight, press content and external-editor collaboration.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeShanghai • 🇨🇳 ChinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial oversight and manuscript evaluation within Earth and environmental sciences, with strong communication skills and a passion for scientific research. Capable of engaging with external editors and contributing to special projects aligned with journal policies.

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PhD Level Research ExperienceEditorial ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsFluency in EnglishAbility to Assess Scientific Novelty

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Hard Skills

Manuscript EvaluationScientific Quality AssessmentPress Release DraftingStructural EditingResearch Comprehension

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPassion for ScienceDesire to LearnEngagement with Scientists

Industry Keywords

Earth SciencesEnvironmental SciencesOcean SciencesAtmospheric ChemistryEditorial Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Select manuscripts for publication with appropriate editorial oversight within the journal’s editorial policy
Evaluate scientific quality, comprehend research, assess manuscripts and ensure decision quality
Make selected manuscripts accessible to a wide readership by improving titles and introductory sections, particularly abstracts
Suggest necessary structural changes to authors
Ensure accepted manuscripts are transferred to production in an appropriate, complete state
Recommend manuscripts to the Chief Editor for journal press releases
Write press release drafts
Recruit, train, support and engage external editors
Ensure external editors understand and implement the journal’s philosophy and policies
Attend conferences and meetings and visit research institutions in agreement with the Chief Editor
Report on conference, meeting and institutional-visit activities
Advise Advertising and Marketing as required
Devise and supply editorial content for special projects agreed with the Chief Editor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in one or more Earth and environmental sciences disciplines
Strong candidates from all areas of Earth and environmental sciences considered; ocean sciences or atmospheric chemistry ideally
Editorial experience, postdoctoral experience and broad training are advantageous
Passion for science and desire to learn more
Breadth of interest in scientific research within and beyond one’s speciality
Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research from different disciplines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English, written and spoken
Desire to meet scientists worldwide, online and in person
CV including a brief account of research and other relevant experience
Brief outline of no more than 300 words on an exciting development in environmental science
Brief cover letter explaining interest in the post, preferred location and salary expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full-time employment
Hybrid working
Opportunities to learn from leading publishing professionals
Culture that encourages curiosity and empowers employees to find solutions and act on their instincts
Inclusive culture and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Disability, neurodivergence and chronic-condition accommodations
Equal opportunity employment