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Job Title Senior Associate Editor Discover Journals Physics Location Pune Nanjing Hybrid Working Model Application Deadline Aug 22 2025 About the Springer Nature Springer 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 Senior Associate Editor of Discover Journals Discover Journals aim to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly easily and transparently share their discoveries data and research stories by publishing in peer-reviewed journals with an inclusive editorial threshold We are seeking a Senior or Associate Editor on our Discover journals to manage the launch and development of a portfolio of new journals in Physics focused on integrity of our publication process speed of review and excellent author service Reporting to an Executive Publisher or Team Manager you will be responsible for the management strategic development and success of the individual journals liaising with internal staff external journal editors and the scientific community You will contribute to the success of the Discover journals by owning the launch hand development of journals and content development of a defined portfolio overseeing and supporting editorial handling of articles in various stages of the review process This is an exciting dynamic and varied role that will greatly contribute to the success of Discover as a whole Responsibilities New Launches With support from the Executive Publisher and internal stakeholders ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to open As needed lead on the development of proposals for new launches in your subject area Content development Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio taking into account individual journal performance and development needs as well as the overall strategy of the Discover Series Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature Contribute ideas and support collections pipeline managed by the Content Acquisition team Proactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the editorial boards to develop the journal Peer review quality Oversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases both pre- and post-publication with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritise author service while maintaining editorial standards Advise on editorial policy development as appropriate Editorial Board management Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board at all levels to maintain efficient manuscript handling drive editorial board recruitment and engage them with the strategy and development of your journals Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members Contribute to editorial board engagement initiatives across the journals Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings either in person or online Ensure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the Discover series and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles Building awareness of Discover in the communities your journals serve Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team providing input into marketing plans and activities Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment Attending conferences to promote journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and Discover values Contribute to the Discover team Contribute to the culture of the Discover publishing team by supporting your colleagues covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in marketing production IT and other departments to ensure journal success and work together with department contacts to resolve any problems that may arise Take part in cross-departmental projects and or company-wide task forces and working groups Represent the team in projects with Production Sales Marketing Finance and other Editorial colleagues Experience skills and qualifications Educated to PhD level or equivalent or MSc with research and publishing experience in Physics or a closely related field such as Applied Mathematics or Aerospace Engineering with demonstrated expertise in areas such as Particle physics Mathematical Physics Applied Mathematics or Space Science A clear interest in open access publishing An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant field Knowledge of editorial process and related matters Applications with more editorial knowledge and experience are desired and will be considered Excellent communication and influencing skills Highly customer focused Strong analytical critical appraisal skills Willing to travel occasionally and represent Discover at external events Able to respond to non-routine circumstances Excellent time management and prioritization skills able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals Self-starter with a positive can-do approach to problem-solving Ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels Ability to work in a team Previous editorial experience a strong plus Eligibility In accordance with our internal career movement guidance 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role LI-SK1 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 Job Posting End Date 28-07-2025
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