The National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is accepting applications for one Director of the English Journal Editorial Department position and two English Editor positions.

I. Director of the English Journal Editorial Department

Responsibilities

The director will:

• Work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board to oversee the launch and long-term development of the journals SPACE PLUS and SPACE DATA EXPRESS.
• Assist the Editor-in-Chief in monitoring emerging research trends in relevant fields and developing strategies for the journals' growth and development.
• Support the Editor-in-Chief in establishing and maintaining relationships with leading scientists worldwide, expanding academic resources, planning special issues, and commissioning high-quality review articles, perspectives and research papers.
• Contribute to the development of the Editorial Board and the organization of academic activities, facilitate effective communication and collaboration with with domestic and international editorial board members.
• Plan and organize Editorial Board meetings and international academic events, and outreach activities to enhance the journals' global visibility, influence and academic reputation.
• Manage communications with authors, reviewers, editorial board members, publishing partners, and relevant organizations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree.
• Have an academic background in space science, with prior publishing experience or an in-depth understanding of developments in the field of space science and established connections with experts in relevant disciplines.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and coordination skills, strategic planning abilities, and team leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong professional integrity, a high sense of responsibility, and a commitment to academic and institutional standards.
• Possess proficient English communication skills, with the ability to engage in international academic exchanges and independently review English-language manuscripts.
• Hold a senior professional title, or an associate senior professional title for at least five years. Candidates are generally expected to be under 50 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in journal launch and full-cycle journal management and operations.
• Overseas education or professional experience.

II. English Editor

Responsibilities

The English editors will:

• Support the editorial management and publication processes of SPACE PLUS and SPACE DATA EXPRESS.
• Track developments in relevant research fields, and contribute to topic selection and special issue planning, and manuscript solicitation.
• Conduct initial screening of submissions, coordinate peer review, monitor review progress, consolidate referee comments, and perform editorial production work.
• Communicate regularly with domestic and international Editorial Board members, peer reviewers and authors.
• Assist in organizing Editorial Board meetings, international academic exchanges and journal promotion activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree.

• Have prior publishing experience or hold an academic background in space science.

• Exhibit strong communication skills, execution ability and teamwork spirit.

• Demonstrate strong professional integrity, a high sense of responsibility, and a commitment to academic and institutional standards.

• Possess proficient English communication skills, with the ability to conduct professional communication in English.

• Candidates are generally expected to be under 35 years of age.

• Preferred Qualifications: hands-on experience in copyediting and proofreading for English academic journals, as well as overseas education or professional experience.

Application and Contact Information

All candidates meeting the application requirements may submit their applications starting from the date of release of this recruitment notice. The application deadline is August 30, 2026.

Contact: Ms. ZHENG

Contact Phone: +86-10-62582610

Application Email: hr@nssc.ac.cn