Job Summary

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor Locations: Pune, Shanghai, Beijing

Role Overview

Communications Materials is recruiting an Associate or Senior Editor to handle submissions related to materials for devices. Possible areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, electronic and optoelectronic devices, solar cells, 2D material devices, memristors, biomedical devices, sensors etc. As such, the candidate will be expected to handle a wide range of topics, well beyond their immediate expertise. The candidate will be a key member of the editorial team, responsible for publishing quality research in their subject areas. This role involves managing the editorial process, making editorial decisions, engaging with the scientific community to enhance the journals 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.

Responsibilities

- 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 recent 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.

Requirements

- Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in any topic related to Materials for devices.
- A passion for science and a desire to learn more about various scientific fields.
- Ability to assess the novelty and implications of research from different disciplines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Desire to meet scientists worldwide and help them understand the publication process.
- Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

- Postdoctoral experience.
- Prior editorial experience.

Other

Internal candidates from other hubs are welcome to apply.

Skills

- Editorial decisions
- Manuscript assessment
- Peer review
- Writing content
- Commissioning content
- Liaising with editors
- Recruitment and training
- Science communication
- Conference attendance

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📌 Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Materials (Pune)
🏢 Springer Healthcare
📍 Pune