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Position: (Senior) Associate Editor (m/f/d) Environmental Social Science, Nature Communications
Location: London, Berlin, or New York
Closing date: 8th December 2020
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 quantitative environmental social scientist specialising in climate change/energy/sustainability economics, policy or mitigation who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.
The (Senior) Associate Editor (m/f/d) 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.
This role can be located in either our London, Berlin, New York offices. 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.
For US candidates, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
For candidates with a work placement in Germany the benefits package includes:
Terms for Berlin:
Limitation: None
Working Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week)
Company: Springer Nature AG & Co. KGaA
At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce and 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.
Applicants should include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area of environmental social science that you found particularly exciting, stating why.
Candidates will be considered as they apply.
Excited by the prospect of joining us? We are looking forward to your online application!
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