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Come work with us at Nature Chemistry! We're hiring a locum editor to handle our chembio content in London or Pune.

20.01.2026 09:42 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Transparent peer review to be extended to all of Nature’s research papers From today, all new submissions to Nature that are published will be accompanied by referees’ reports and author responses β€” to illuminate the process of producing rigorous science.

From today, every paper submitted to Nature -if published - will be accompanied by peer reviewers comments & authors rebuttal.

We started the trial in 2020; we now want to open up the review process & showcase its role in shaping & improving papers
πŸ§ͺ #AcademicSky

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

16.06.2025 20:29 πŸ‘ 217 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 11
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Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Earth & Environment - Shanghai, Beijing or Berlin – Hybrid Working Model. job with Springer Nature Ltd | 12839420 Job Title: Locum Associate or Senior Editor, Communications Earth & Environment Location(s): Shanghai, Beijing or Berlin – Hybrid Working Model. Ap...

πŸ“£Career opportunity - work with us at Comms Earth!πŸ“£

We are looking for a talented editor with an eye for interesting science. Ideally you'll have climate science experience, but all fields are considered. Located in Berlin, Shanghai or Beijing, closing date 22 May.

www.nature.com/naturecareer...

08.05.2025 12:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Welcome to Communications Sustainability! We are pleased to introduce Communications Sustainability, a new, editorially selective open access journal from the Nature Portfolio.

Welcome to Communications Sustainability! We are a new, editorially selective open-access journal from the Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com We are open to new submissions of high-quality works in all #sustainability related areas of science communities.springernature.com/posts/welcom...

25.03.2025 13:59 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 7
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Associate or Senior Editor (energy materials), Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team, Nature Portfolio Job Title:β€―Associate or Senior Editor (energy materials), Research Cross-Journal Editorial Team, Nature Portfolioβ€― Full Time, Permanent Roleβ€― Location:β€―Shanghai, Beijing, Heidelberg, Berlin (Hybrid Wo...

🚨 JOB ALERT 🚨

We’re looking for someone to join our cross-journal editorial team at @natureportfolio.nature.com

πŸ“– Associate or Senior Editor
πŸ”‹ Background in electrochem/energy storage
πŸ“ Shanghai, Beijing, Heidelberg or Berlin
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: March 19
❓ DMs open for questions
πŸ™ Reposts appreciated

26.02.2025 10:05 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Women need platforms to celebrate excellence in research and technology Nature is proud to be associated with a new award for women in technology. The world needs more prizes for exceptional researchers and innovators.

Women need platforms to celebrate excellence in research and technology

Our editorial lays out why we are proud to provide or associate with awards for outstanding researchers and innovators who are women.

#AcademicSky #WomeninSTEM
@natureportfolio.nature.com πŸ§ͺ

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

19.02.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 66 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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a man in a suit stands in front of a microphone and says this is the start of your career Alt: a man in a suit speaks into a microphone and says, 'this is the start of your career'

🚨New job opening 🚨

Hey #Chemsky, we have an opening for an editor on the cross-journal team to handle papers in organic chemistry & related fields

πŸ“ Shanghai, Beijing, Heidelberg or Berlin
πŸ—“οΈ Closing date: Feb 4th
❔ DMs open if you have questions

www.nature.com/naturecareer...

14.01.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SpringerNatureCareers/job/New-York/Associate-or-Senior-Editor--Nature-Communications--photocatalysis-or-electrocatalysis-_JR101380

The Energy Materials team at Nature Communications is recruiting 2 full-time editors with experience in batteries or photo/electrocatalysis. The positions are based in our UK or US offices. Hybrid working available. Application deadline 5th Jan 2025.

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20.12.2024 14:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

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18.12.2024 17:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing quiz-master skills @stuartcantrill.bsky.social! I was in the team that came 3rd when we did this in the office... for which I can take absolutely no credit πŸ˜‚

10.12.2024 19:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

THREAD: Research we should be thankful for.

The chances that we and everyone we know and love would be here today, alive, healthy and thriving without the advances of science and technology are basically zero.

Today we look through the research and scientists to whom we owe everything.


1/19

29.11.2024 14:30 πŸ‘ 165 πŸ” 93 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 20
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Associate or Senior Editor (Polymer Chemistry), Nature Communications - Beijing, London, Nanjing, Pune or Shanghai (hybrid working) job with Springer Nature Ltd | 12831922 Job title: Associate or Senior Editor (Polymer Chemistry) Organisation:Β Nature Communications Location:Β Beijing, London, Nanjing, Pune or Shanghai ...

Looking for an Editor handling our polymer chemistry content. Training will be provided. Deadline is December 8th. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in this position and want more information before applying.

www.nature.com/naturecareer...

29.11.2024 12:13 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bluesky Chem Starter Packs

Did some tidying up of the links for chemistry related starter packs, arranged loosely by subject area, and added who maintains the list so you know who to speak with if you'd like to be added!

tinyurl.com/ChemSkyStart...

#ChemSky #Chemistry #Chemists #StarterPacks πŸ§ͺ

25.11.2024 14:01 πŸ‘ 169 πŸ” 75 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 17
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Microbial solutions must be deployed against climate catastrophe Nature Microbiology - This paper is a call to action. By publishing concurrently across journals like an emergency bulletin, we are not merely making a plea for awareness about climate change....

A Comment article published across several Nature Portfolio journals calls for immediate, tangible steps that harness the power of microbiology and the expertise of researchers and policymakers to safeguard the planet for future generations. πŸ§ͺ

15.11.2024 16:01 πŸ‘ 172 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

Same! πŸ™Œ

16.11.2024 14:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic for the Hiring in Science panel discussion session on Nov. 19 at 10am EST/3pm GMT. The speakers are listed on the graphic, Andreas Lautsen-Kiel, Eileen Parkes, Elsie Lauchlan, and David Payne.

A graphic for the Hiring in Science panel discussion session on Nov. 19 at 10am EST/3pm GMT. The speakers are listed on the graphic, Andreas Lautsen-Kiel, Eileen Parkes, Elsie Lauchlan, and David Payne.

Nature asked more than 1,000 lab leaders about the state of hiring in academia and industry. Join a one-hour webinar on 19 November to hear what they said. Register here: go.nature.com/4fwhhLY #AcademicSky

15.11.2024 14:27 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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11.11.2024 15:26 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our latest (November) issue went live last week #chemsky - www.nature.com/nchem/volume... - we've obviously got a bunch of Articles and News and Views (and a pretty cover) - along with ....

12.11.2024 15:35 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The depolymerization of lignin is represented by a wooden block at the centre of the image surrounded by the products of breakdown and catalysts that have been applied in this important biomass valorization reaction.

The depolymerization of lignin is represented by a wooden block at the centre of the image surrounded by the products of breakdown and catalysts that have been applied in this important biomass valorization reaction.

The November issue of Nat Rev Chem was published last week. #chemsky
www.nature.com/natrevchem/v...
A Review on breaking C-C bonds in lignin features on this fantastic cover image.

13.11.2024 11:49 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0