Interim Associate or Senior Editor

Locations: London or Pune – hybrid working model.

Closing Date: 11th July 2026.

About the Role

Nature Portfolio is the world’s leader in publishing high‑quality research from across the natural sciences and is rapidly expanding its footprint into medical research and public health. We are seeking one Associate or Senior Editor to join Communications Medicine – a new selective open access journal that publishes high‑quality research, reviews and commentary across all clinical, translational and public health research fields.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and work closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and oversight of peer review.
• Make well‑reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Engage with the external editorial board – guide and assist external editors with the tasks listed above, and recruit and train new board members.
• Liaise extensively with editors at other Springer Nature journals and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.
• Commission various content including reviews and comment articles.
• Contribute to journal strategy and editorial policies.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline within biomedical or clinical research.
• Genuine passion for scientific communication and promoting rigor and transparency in reporting research.
• Enthusiasm for science and a thirst to learn more.
• Demonstrated breadth of interest in research, both within and beyond your specialty.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of medical research.
• Networking skills – eagerness to connect with scientists and clinicians worldwide.

Desirable

• Post‑doctoral experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Editorial experience is not required; full training is given. Applicants with significant editorial experience may be considered for the Senior Editor position.

Desired Skills

• Manuscript Assessment
• Critical Scientific Evaluation
• Scientific Comprehension
• Collaboration
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Scientific & Academic Writing
• Being Resilient
• Operational Excellence
• Interpersonal Awareness

Application

To apply, please submit a CV and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the post.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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