What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy position at Nature Portfolio?
Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy
Locations: New York, New Jersey, Beijing or Shanghai - Hybrid Model
About Springer Nature
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About The Brand
Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortolfio.
Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and NPJ series.
About The Role
Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Nature Energy Team.
This exciting position involves being part of a team of editors that will work closely — and flexibly — with the existing Nature Journals. The ideal candidate would be a critical thinker with a deep understanding of their subject, curiosity, and a desire to learn about areas beyond it, and who can think on their feet.
Candidates should have broad expertise in energy system modeling, involving the analysis of how energy is produced, distributed, stored, and consumed across multiple technologies and time scales. Relevant areas may include technoeconomic analysis, lifecycle assessment, renewable and storage integration, demand-side management, and scenario analysis for decarbonization. Expertise in energy system engineering is also welcome.
Role responsibilities:
Applicants must include to be considered:
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Locations: New York, New Jersey, Beijing or Shanghai - Hybrid Model
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.
About The Brand
Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortolfio.
Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and NPJ series.
About The Role
Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the Nature Energy Team.
This exciting position involves being part of a team of editors that will work closely — and flexibly — with the existing Nature Journals. The ideal candidate would be a critical thinker with a deep understanding of their subject, curiosity, and a desire to learn about areas beyond it, and who can think on their feet.
Candidates should have broad expertise in energy system modeling, involving the analysis of how energy is produced, distributed, stored, and consumed across multiple technologies and time scales. Relevant areas may include technoeconomic analysis, lifecycle assessment, renewable and storage integration, demand-side management, and scenario analysis for decarbonization. Expertise in energy system engineering is also welcome.
Role responsibilities:
- Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
- Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
- Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Energy
- Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, Perspectives, Comments or writing editorials.
- Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
- Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
- Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in Energy system modeling or energy system engineering.
- A keen interest in research both within and beyond your specialty.
- The ability to absorb and understand new areas of research.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Time management and work prioritization skills
- Postdoctoral experience preferred.
- Previous editorial experience preferred.
- Expertise in any other related disciplines in addition to those listed above.
Applicants must include to be considered:
- a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role, relevant experience, preferred office location, salary expectations and current notice period.
- a CV detailing your education, employment history, list of published scientific papers, and any achievements demonstrating your suitability for the position.
- a selection of three recent papers (excluding those published in Nature Energy) that you would consider for publication in Nature Energy, together with a critical evaluation of each paper and a detailed assessment of why you 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 you found particularly interesting
- 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
Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.
At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. 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.
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000