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Associate Editor/Editor (m/f/d), Applied Sciences

Locations: Heidelberg, Dordrecht, New York

The Springer Nature Journals group aims 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.

We are seeking an Associate Editor/Editor for the management of a portfolio of journals launched in collaboration with institutions from the Middle East & Africa in the area of applied sciences.

Reporting to an Editorial Director and under the guidance of a Senior Editor 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.

 
Responsibilities:

•    Develop the journal portfolio to deliver a best-in-class author experience 

•    Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, Editorial Board Members (EBMs) and readers (e.g. authorship,

      scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies)

•    Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs, including attending in-person or virtual meetings

•    Represent the journal at international and national conferences 

•    Develop and maintain a strong network with relevant communities

•    Support social media and marketing activity

•    Monitor the market trend

•    Identify development opportunities for individual journals, and gaps where there are opportunities for

     portfolio development

 
Experience, skills & qualifications:

•    Educated to master degree level in applied sciences (e.g. nanoscience, materials sciences, chemistry,

      bio- / environmental engineering, or related fields). Advanced science degree preferred

•    Thorough understanding of the academic community and its needs with regards to publishing its research outcome 

•    Excellent scientific adaptability (able to work with scientists from diverse backgrounds of applied sciences) 

•    Build and maintain key relationships with external partners in Middle East and Africa region

•    Highly service-oriented and passionate about publishing servicing with exceptional communication skills

•    Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills (you are able to listen, guide and advise external editors)

•    Editorial experience is a plus

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic/French is a plus)

•    Organizational and time management skills

•    Ability to work on your own initiative and independently within a (virtual) team environment

•    Active, supportive team player

•    Willingness and ability to travel 

Conditions (for Heidelberg):

Start date: as soon as possible

Working hours: full-time

Limitions: none

Tariff group: TG 5 or 6, depending on work experience

HR contact: Caroline Becker

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