Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Materials (materials chemistry and en

Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Materials (materials chemistry and energy materials)

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Title : Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Materials (materials chemistry and energy materials)

Location(s) : New York or Shanghai

Application Deadline : August 19th, 2025.

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About The Role

Communications Materials is recruiting an Associate or Senior Editor to handle submissions related to materials chemistry and energy materials. The candidate will be a key member of the editorial team, responsible for publishing quality research in the chemical sciences. This role involves managing the editorial process, making editorial decisions, engaging with the scientific community to enhance the journal's impact, and working alongside Editorial Board Members. The position offers a hybrid working model and is suited for individuals passionate about science communication and editorial work.

The responsibilities include :

• Handling original research papers and overseeing the editorial process, including manuscript selection and peer review.
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Engaging with an external Editorial Board and assisting with recruitment and training of new members.
• Liaising with editors at other journals and experts in the scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commissioning content such as Reviews, Perspectives, and Comment articles.
• Writing content including Research Highlights and Editorials.
• Launching Collections in topics of strategic interest to the journal.
• Contributing to journal strategy and editorial policies.

To be considered for the position, you will have :

Applicants should include a CV, a brief covering letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment, a separate file with a 500 word discussion of a recent scientific development that they found interesting (stating why).

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below :

US Annualized Base Salary Range : 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.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following 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 :

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Job Posting End Date :

20-08-2025

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Book and Periodical Publishing

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