Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Geosciences) Job at Springer

Overview

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Geosciences)

Location(s): Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New York, Washington, Jersey City, Madrid, Milan (hybrid)

Closing date: 8 October 2025

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is a leading publisher of research with a strong history in open research. We publish journals and books and provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services to help researchers, health professionals, educators and researchers share discoveries.

About the Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals.

About the Role

Nature Research publishes high-quality research across the natural sciences. Nature Communications is a leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal. We are seeking a researcher with a geosciences background and interest in geochemistry, geodynamics, tectonics, or geophysics who can contribute to the editorial process and engage with the scientific community.

The Associate/Senior Editor role is suitable for researchers who enjoy learning about the natural world and are open to papers outside their chosen area of research.

Responsibilities

• Handling original research papers and working with editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Determining the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Collaborating with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with international researchers.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in geosciences; strong expertise in solid Earth sciences (e.g., tectonics, seismology, geophysics, geodynamics, volcanology, planetary science, petrology, or mineralogy).
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required; thorough understanding of the subject fundamentals.
• Passion for science and willingness to learn across the wider field, including statistics and machine learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to assess novelty, context and implications of research across the discipline.
• Eagerness to travel and engage with scientists worldwide.

Location and Employment Details

This role can be based in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New York, Washington, Jersey City, Madrid or Milan (hybrid). The position is full-time and permanent. Editorial experience is not required, but candidates with significant editorial experience may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

DEI and Accommodation

Springer Nature promotes an inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from individuals belonging to protected categories under applicable law. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make necessary accommodations.

Application Materials

Applicants should include: a CV, a cover letter explaining interest and preferred office, and a separate concise (300–400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any geoscience area and why they excited you.

Salary and Benefits

US employees are eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, EAP, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement plan. Salary information for US-based candidates: Associate Editor: $80,000; Senior Editor: $95,000 per year.

Additional Information

In the United States, pay transparency laws apply; salary ranges may vary by country and are subject to local market considerations. The US salary range does not directly translate to other countries. The job posting end date is 9 October 2025.