Chief Editor, Nature Synthesis Job at Nature Portfolio in New York

Job Title: Chief Editor, Nature Synthesis

Location: New York, Shanghai or Beijing

Closing date: Dec 31, 2024

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About the Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.

About the Role

Springer Nature, the publisher of Nature, is looking to recruit a Chief Editor for Nature Synthesis. This job is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and can be located in our New York, Shanghai or Beijing offices (hybrid working). Internal applicants from other journals hub locations may also apply.

Nature Synthesis publishes original research on all aspects of chemical and materials synthesis, as well as Editorials, Reviews, News & Views and Comment pieces on topics that are of interest to the broader community of researchers working in this area, both in academia and industry.

We're looking for an ambitious and dynamic Chief Editor who will ensure that the journal meets the professional needs and interests of its authors and readers. This demanding and stimulating role calls for a keen interest in the practice and communication of science.

Role responsibilities:

• Leading an in-house team of professional editors and working closely with them on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning and editing of Reviews and News & Views, and writing for the journal.
• Ensuring all content published in the journal is of the highest quality and covers the spectrum of research in the journal's scope.
• Developing the journal's content in ways that are appropriate to the audience, that will strengthen its impact, and that will support Nature Portfolio's strategic aims.
• Liaising with the scientific community through laboratory visits and international conferences (willingness to travel globally is essential).

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

Essential:

• A PhD, or equivalent qualification, with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal.
• A broad knowledge and understanding of the topics covered by Nature Synthesis.
• The ability to identify, absorb and understand emerging trends in research relevant to Nature Synthesis.
• Effective literary and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and has strong interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• A positive attitude to change.

Desirable:

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Previous editorial and/or managerial experience.

Applicants should send three separate documents: (1) a CV; (2) a statement (no more than 1,500 words) that encapsulates their vision for the journal's content, competitive position, and longer-term development, as well as their approach to leading the team, and (3) a brief cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their salary expectations.

The closing date for applications is December 31, 2024.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.