📘 Associate / Senior Editor – Nature Communications
Employer: Springer Nature Ltd
Location: Shanghai or Pune (Hybrid Working Model)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Last Date to Apply: 29 January 2026
🏢 About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the world’s leading research publishers, trusted for over 180 years. Through renowned brands such as Nature Portfolio, the company supports researchers, clinicians, and educators by providing high-quality journals, books, and open research platforms that help advance scientific discovery globally.
🌍 About Nature Portfolio
Nature Portfolio publishes some of the world’s most influential scientific journals, including Nature, Nature Reviews, Nature Communications, and open-access titles such as Scientific Reports. These journals showcase ground-breaking discoveries across life, physical, chemical, and applied sciences.
🧠 About the Role
Nature Communications is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor with expertise in computational neuroscience or neuroimaging. This intellectually stimulating role involves evaluating cutting-edge research, managing peer review, collaborating with global experts, and shaping the journal’s scientific direction.
📌 Key Responsibilities
- Handle original research manuscripts and oversee peer review
- Make informed editorial decisions based on expert input
- Work closely with editors across Nature journals
- Commission Reviews and write Editorials
- Attend conferences and visit research institutions worldwide
🎓 Eligibility & Skills
- PhD (or equivalent) in computational neuroscience, neuroimaging, or related field
- Strong understanding of current research trends
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to assess novelty and impact of scientific research
- Editorial experience is optional (Senior Editor role for experienced candidates)
📄 Application Process
- Updated CV
- Short cover letter (mention preferred office: Shanghai or Pune)
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