What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Editor or Senior Editor, Nature Food position at Springer Healthcare?
Job Title : Locum Associate Editor or Senior Editor, Nature FoodLocations : New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Berlin, Heidelberg or PuneApplication Deadline : March 10th, 2025About Springer Nature GroupSpringer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities - enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroupAbout the BrandNature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.Visit nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolioAbout the Role : Nature Food
aims to provide a breadth of evidence and expert narratives on securing food systems for the future. It publishes research and commentary on all aspects of food production, processing, distribution and consumption that contribute to food security and food sustainability.The team seeking a full-time Locum Associate or Senior Editor with an interdisciplinary background in sustainability sciences / environmental sciences / food sciences. Expertise in food systems and public health nutrition would be particularly welcomed, but candidates in related subdiscipline will be considered. Candidates should have a broad understanding of the research landscape in food systems transformation, food policy and food security. This position would especially suit an early career researcher with a passion for science, but who is looking to move away from academia.This role can be in our New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Berlin, Heidelberg or Pune offices on a hybrid working modelDuration :
The role will be offered on a fixed-term basis for 9-12 months.Role Responsibilities : You will work closely with the Chief Editor and a small team of friendly and supportive editors on all aspects of the editorial process, which includes : Manuscript assessment and selection, and handling of peer reviewCommissioning and editing of Review and Opinion articlesWriting for the journalRepresenting the journal at scientific meetings and conferencesWorking collaboratively with editors across other Nature Portfolio journalsExperience, Skills, & Qualifications : A PhD in a relevant discipline (postdoctoral experience is welcomed, but not essential)Broad scientific knowledge and trainingA keen interest and enthusiasm for the practice and communication of scienceWillingness to learn and appreciate new areas of researchGood literary skillsExcellent time management and work prioritization skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsEditorial experience would be beneficial, but not essential as full training will be given.To apply : Please send us your CVA one-page cover letter explaining your interest in the position and indicating salary expectationsA concise (max. 500 words, 5 refs.) discussion of a recent scientific study, issue, development, or debate in food systems that you have found particularly interesting.Please state your preferred location.Application Deadline : March 10th, 2025US 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 : If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit #LI-DT1Job Posting End Date : 10-03-2025
Salary : $95,000
