Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Environmental Social Sciences – Environmental, Disaster, and Resource Management)

Location: Milan or Madrid – Hybrid working model
Application Deadline: 25 May 2026

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About the Role

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research.

To help build on the success of the journal, we are seeking a researcher with a background in environmental/sustainability management (land, water, agriculture, etc.) or disaster science, with a keen interest in the social sciences. The successful candidate will have a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject, broad scientific interests, and the ability to think on their feet.

Please note that this role will not focus on economics or physical earth science.

The Associate or Senior Editor role at Nature Communications is ideal for researchers who love science but feel that a career at the bench is not enough to satisfy their desire to learn more about the natural world, and for those who enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research.

Role Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and oversee peer review
• Work closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice
• Determine subject representation within the journal
• Liaise extensively with editors across Nature Portfolio and the wider scientific community
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• PhD (or equivalent) in environmental social sciences or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of environmental, sustainability, or disaster-related research
• Ability to critically assess the novelty, context, and impact of research
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary science
• Ability to quickly engage with new research areas
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills

Desirable:

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience
• Editorial experience (not required; full training will be provided)

To Apply, Please Submit:

• CV
• Cover letter explaining your motivation, preferred location, salary expectations, and earliest start date
• A short (300–400 word) commentary on a recent scientific development in environmental, resource, or disaster-related research, including why you find it significant

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Job Posting End Date:

26-05-2026