Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy
Springer Nature, New York, NY, United States
Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy
Locations: Milan or New York
Application Deadline: 16.04.2026
About the Role Springer Nature, the publisher of Nature, is looking to recruit an Interim Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy. Launched in January 2016, Nature Energy publishes high‑quality research and opinion across all aspects of energy, from generation and storage to distribution and management, the needs and demands of different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies. The journal’s scope includes the natural and social sciences as well as economics. We are currently seeking a candidate with broad expertise in energy social sciences, including energy policy and governance, energy economics and market dynamics, societal and behavioural responses to energy technologies and energy transitions, and energy justice and equity. This role can be in our Milan and New York offices on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities
Work closely with the Chief Editor and a team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning, editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content, as well as writing for the journal.
Determine and champion the representation of relevant social science fields in the journal.
Liaise with relevant research communities through institutional visits, conferences, and other means.
Essential Qualifications
PhD with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal.
Broad scientific knowledge and training.
Excellent literary and communication skills.
The ability to absorb new areas of research.
Desirable Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience.
Previous editorial experience.
This position is offered on a fixed‑term contract until 31 January 2027.
Application Materials
a CV;
a cover letter explaining interest in the position, salary expectations, preferred office location, and current notice period;
a selection of three papers from the recent literature, excluding publications in Nature Energy or other Nature Research journals, that the applicant would consider for publication in Nature Energy, together with an assessment and rationale for each selection.
US Annualized Base Salary: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and 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.
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Locations: Milan or New York
Application Deadline: 16.04.2026
About the Role Springer Nature, the publisher of Nature, is looking to recruit an Interim Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy. Launched in January 2016, Nature Energy publishes high‑quality research and opinion across all aspects of energy, from generation and storage to distribution and management, the needs and demands of different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies. The journal’s scope includes the natural and social sciences as well as economics. We are currently seeking a candidate with broad expertise in energy social sciences, including energy policy and governance, energy economics and market dynamics, societal and behavioural responses to energy technologies and energy transitions, and energy justice and equity. This role can be in our Milan and New York offices on a hybrid working model.
Role Responsibilities
Work closely with the Chief Editor and a team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning, editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content, as well as writing for the journal.
Determine and champion the representation of relevant social science fields in the journal.
Liaise with relevant research communities through institutional visits, conferences, and other means.
Essential Qualifications
PhD with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal.
Broad scientific knowledge and training.
Excellent literary and communication skills.
The ability to absorb new areas of research.
Desirable Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience.
Previous editorial experience.
This position is offered on a fixed‑term contract until 31 January 2027.
Application Materials
a CV;
a cover letter explaining interest in the position, salary expectations, preferred office location, and current notice period;
a selection of three papers from the recent literature, excluding publications in Nature Energy or other Nature Research journals, that the applicant would consider for publication in Nature Energy, together with an assessment and rationale for each selection.
US Annualized Base Salary: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and 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.
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