Springer Nature Group is hiring : Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Health (Envi
MediabistroNew York, NY, United States
2 days ago
Job type
Full-time
Job description
Title :
Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Health (Environmental health and Climate health)
Location :
Shanghai, Beijing, New York - hybrid model
Closing date :
20th October, 2025
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About The Role
Nature Health
, launching in 2026, is a new journal of public, global and population health that will publish the most impactful research that influences health policy and practice, including from the biomedical, social, and environmental sciences.In this position, you will work closely with the Chief Editor and the editorial team on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection; commissioning; editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content; as well as occasional writing for the journal. This work requires decisiveness and excellent time-management skills as well as a communicative, collaborative spirit within and outside the team, as you will also engage with the broader public health community, including at conferences and site visits.
Role Responsibilities :
The successful applicants will work within a close-knit multidisciplinary team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process.
Manuscript selection and the overseeing of peer review.
Commissioning and editing of reviews and commentary.
The generation and discussion of ideas for new content.
Writing for the journal.
Liaising with the research community through laboratory visits and international conferences.
Attendance to scientific conferences and regular liaising with researchers via videoconference and on-site visits.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications :
Essential
A PhD (or equivalent) in an area of environmental health or climate-health research or a related subject.
Track record of published research in environmental health or climate health or similar.
Strong work ethic
Outstanding organization and time management skills
Decisiveness leavened with openness and humility
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong fluency in English (written and spoken).
A collaborative spirit : you will be working in a team setting, striving to support and mentor others, and to maximize our collective success.
Flexibility : be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and understanding that our priorities may change with the evolution of health research and world events.
Desirable
Postdoctoral experience.
For consideration for the senior-editor position, candidates must have extensive editorial experience in a clearly similar role on one or more health research journals.Applicants should include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment.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 hereIf you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan. In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country. US Annualized Base Salary Range : Associate Editor : $80,000 / Senior Editor : $95,000.For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit#LI-EW1Job Posting End Date : 21-10-2025We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing.Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869.Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.