Job Description

Title: JR Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Digital health and computational biology) 

Location: Shanghai, Pune

Closing date: February 8, 2026

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Nature Portfolio is the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications. 

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. We are looking for a candidate with experience in the use of computational tools for public health ; experience in infectious diseases is desired but we will also consider candidates with experience in non-communicable diseases.

The responsibilities include:

  • Handling original research papers, and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
  • Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
  • Determining the representation of their subject in the journal.
  • Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
  • Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
  • Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials

    • To be considered for the position, you will have:

  • A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to digital health and computational biology.
  • Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
  • A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
  • A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
  • Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.
  • Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

    • This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will report to a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

    This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices. Internal candidates from offices other than the ones listed may apply.

    Applicants should include a CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment.

    Candidates will be considered as they apply.

    Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster:

    At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.

    Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work HERE.

    If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

    For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit our career page HERE.

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