Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Geoscience - Solid Earth)
Position
Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Geoscience - Solid Earth)
Employer
Springer Nature
Location
China
Sector
Other
Type
Full time
Level
Entry level
Salary
Open
Required education
PhD
Application deadline
15 July 2026
Posted
22 June 2026
Job description
Locations: Shanghai, Beijing, Milano, Pune
To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with experience in solid Earth geoscience (geochemistry) who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. Knowledge of Earth’s internal structures, composition, and dynamics; Precambrian geology; mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry; and/or planetary science would be desirable although we are open to applications from all solid Earth scientists.
The responsibilities include:
- Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
- Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
- Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Geoscience and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
- Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
- Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
- Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
To be considered for the position, you will have:
- A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to geoscience .
- Additional research experience valuable but not needed.
- A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
- A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your specialty.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken).
- The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
- Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.
- Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.