Springer Nature
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AssociateorSeniorEditor,NatureMaterials
“Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials at Springer Nature. Skills: Manuscript assessment, Scientific comprehension, Scientific & academic writing, Publishing workflows & systems, Critical scientific evaluation, Decision quality, Interpersonal awareness, Collaboration, Communicates effectively. 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 editori”
Industry & Context.
Critical scientific evaluation; Decision quality
Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A PhD, or equivalent qualification, in materials science or a related topic., 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.
Nice to Have
Additional research experience valuable but not needed., Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.
What You'll Do.
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 Materials and Nature Portfolio.
editing content such as Reviews
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process; Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken).
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