Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Nanotechnology

Overview

Job Title : Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Nanotechnology

Organisation : Nature Portfolio

Location : New York or Madrid

Application Deadline : October 12th, 2025

About Springer Nature

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The Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio. Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and npj series.

The Role

We are seeking an editorto join the Nature Nanotechnology team. We especially encourage applications from physicists or materials scientists with expertise in one or more of the following research areas : nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, near-field optics, ultrafast spectroscopy, metamaterials, nanoscale thermal transport, or related applications. The ideal candidate will have a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and be able to think on their feet. This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Nanotechnology and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs. Nature Nanotechnology is a prestigious international monthly journal covering all areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Handling original research papers and working closely with the editorial team on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in light of expert advice.
• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Nanotechnology and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, Comments, News&Views and writing editorials.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Qualifications

Application process

Benefits

Compensation

US Annualized Base Salary Range : Associate Editor : $80,000 / Senior Editor : $95,000. Salary offers vary based on experience, education, skill level and equity. US salary ranges may differ from other countries when converted to local currency.

Equal Opportunity

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with applicable laws and regulations. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or chronic conditions, please contact us for accommodations.

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