Associate Or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Computational Social Science)

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Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Computational Social Science)

Join to apply for the Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Computational Social Science) role at Nature Portfolio

Closing date : September 12th, 2025

About Springer Nature

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About The Brand

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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.

About The Role

Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the world? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all of these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the editorial team of Nature Communications.

We are looking for a candidate with expertise in computational social science to join the Human Behaviour team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will report to a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices.

To Apply : Applicants should include a CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment.

This role can be in our New York, Madrid or Shanghai offices (hybrid working). The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

Benefits and Salary

US Annualized Base Salary : Associate Editor : $80,000 / Senior Editor : $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

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

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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