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Associate or Senior Editor, Sustainable Materials Chemistry
Springer Nature. Handle original research papers and oversee manuscript selection and peer review .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in materials chemistry, including sustainable chemistry and materials for environmental applications, with strong editorial decision-making and communication skills. Proven ability to liaise with scientific communities and guide editorial processes effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD In Materials ChemistrySustainable Chemistry ExperienceEditorial Decision-MakingExcellent Communication SkillsFluency In English
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Hard Skills
Materials SynthesisCharacterization TechniquesResearch Paper AssessmentEditorial WritingPeer Review Management
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsPassion For ScienceTeam LeadershipTraining And Mentoring
Industry Keywords
Sustainable MaterialsEnvironmental ApplicationsScientific Research TrendsEditorial Board Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Handle original research papers and oversee manuscript selection and peer review
- Make well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice
- Determine subject representation in the journal
- Liaise with Nature family editors and the international scientific community
- Guide and assist external editorial board members
- Recruit and train new editorial board members
- Attend conferences and visit research institutions
- Commission and edit Reviews
- Write Editorials
Requirements
What you’ll need- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to materials chemistry
- Background potentially including materials synthesis, characterization and applications
- Experience in sustainable chemistry, particularly materials chemistry or sustainable materials
- Sustainable materials chemistry or materials for environmental applications advantageous
- Additional research experience valuable but not necessary
- Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field
- Passion for science and demonstrated breadth of interest in scientific research
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of submitted research across the discipline
- Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide
- CV detailing education, employment history, published scientific papers and relevant achievements
- Cover letter explaining interest, relevant experience, preferred office location, salary expectations and current notice period
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusion-focused workplace and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Disability, neurodivergence and chronic-condition accommodations
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Opportunity to attend conferences and visit research institutions
- Opportunity to work with an external editorial board and international scientific community
- Potential consideration for Senior Editor positions for applicants with significant editorial experience