Locum Associate Or Senior Editor, Nature Energy

Job Title:LocumAssociate or Senior Editor, Nature EnergyLocation:Shanghai, Beijing, Milan or Madrid - hybrid working modelClosing date:January 18th, ****About Springer NatureSpringer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world.We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research.Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning.We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world.For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.About The BrandNature Portfolio's high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in ****.It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports.Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers.As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training.For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.About The RoleLaunched in January ****, Nature Energy publishes high-quality research and opinion across all aspects of energy, from its generation and storage to its distribution and management, the needs and demands of different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies.The journal's scope includes the natural and social sciences as well as economics.The team is seeking a locum full-time Associate or Senior Editor with a strong research background in photovoltaics or a related discipline.Ideal candidates should possess a broad understanding of the research landscape in solar energy and other energy-harvesting fields.Role Responsibilities:Working closely with the Chief Editor and a team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning, editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content, as well as writing for the journal.Working collaboratively with editors across other Nature Portfolio journals.Representing the journal at scientific meetings and conferences.Required Skills, Qualifications, and ExperienceApplicants must have a PhD, with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal.Broad scientific knowledge and training.Excellent literary skills.The ability to absorb new areas of research.A keen interest and enthusiasm for the practice and communication of science.Applicants should submit the following:a CV.a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, salary expectations, preferred office location, and earliest available start date.a News and Views-style piece (no more than 600 words) on a recent paper from the energy research literature that they have enjoyed.The job is offered on a full-time, temporary basis for up to 12 months.At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas.We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.Find out more about our DEI work hereFor more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit#LI-EW1#J-*****-Ljbffr