Springer Nature Career | PhD Chemistry Jobs as Acquisitions Editor, Apply Now
Springer Nature is hiring an Acquisitions Editor – Physics Books for its Delhi or Pune office, offering an exciting opportunity to grow a physics publishing portfolio with one of the world’s most trusted academic publishers. This role is ideal for professionals eager to build author networks, acquire book projects, and advance global scientific knowledge within a highly respected publishing environment. Interested candidates apply for the Acquisitions Editor – Physics Books Role. Apply at Springer Nature Career. Chemistry Jobs.
- Job Title: Acquisitions Editor – Physics Books
- Location: Delhi (Preferred) and Pune
Purpose of the Role:
Springer Nature is looking to hire a dynamic, proactive Acquisitions Editorial colleague to build our Physics portfolio. We are looking to hire in one of our India offices. We are open to hiring either an Associate Editor or an Editor, depending on experience level. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to build a network in the field and source authors to publish with the esteemed Springer Nature brand.
Responsibilities:
A. Editorial Acquisition
- Pursues an active and efficient acquisitions policy through correspondence, required meetings / trips, telephone, consultations with advisors, etc.
- Approximately 25-30% travel as well as strong initiative and independent functioning.
- Attends key conferences in the areas and visit scientists/researchers at their institutes for the purpose of acquisition. This also includes planning, setting up and staffing exhibits of relevant publications.
- Prepares and executes publishing contracts.
- Maintains and develops a circle of reviewers and advisors and evaluates their judgments.
B. Project Development and Management
- Manages and develops a selection of book series in the field.
- Supervises final editorial preparation of book manuscripts for production.
- Discusses, assumes, and proposes financial and budgetary plans for the program.
- Develops guidelines, plans, reporting systems, etc., for publishing plans and projects.
- Performs related duties as required.
C. Strategic Planning
- Assesses trends and funding in Physics and Applied Physics, evaluates strategies, strengths, and weaknesses of competitors.
- Prepares long-term planning documents and strategic goals as requested.
- Maintains communication with US, European, and Asian editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long-term strategy questions.
- Reviews and discusses new projects and plans with editorial colleagues, particularly in overlapping areas.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
- PhD in a STEM field required; preference for degrees in the natural sciences (Physics, Chemistry).
- Experience as an acquisitions editor or related editorial/publishing experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required.
- Must be willing and able to travel.
Eligibility
In accordance with our internal career movement guidance, 12 months in the current role are required before applying for a new role.
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish.
