Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Metabolism and Nature Communications)

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Nature Metabolism and Nature Communications) 

Location(s): New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Beijing or Shanghai

Application Deadline: October 26th, 2025

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About 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.

Nature Communications is the leading Nature Portfolio fully open Open Access journal publishing high-quality scientific research across natural, clinical, social and applied sciences.

About the Role  

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

To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with experience in metabolic disease research who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.​ Knowledge of liver disease (MAFLD/MASH), lipid biology or immunometabolism is desirable, although we are open to applications from scientists working in any discipline covered by the journal. 

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Metabolism but collaborate closely with the translational and clinical research team, and other teams, at Nature Communications.  Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs  

Nature Metabolism publishes high-quality papers in all areas of metabolic research and metabolic health - from fundamental cell biology to basic biomedical and translational research - providing a highly visible forum for communicating important advances to a broad readership. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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. 
• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Metabolism and Nature Communications. 
• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or 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. 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications: 

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant research field covered by the journal
• Additional research experience is preferred but not required. 
• 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. 
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken). 
• 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 editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions. 

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of Nature Metabolism.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our offices in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Shanghai or Beijing. We are open to applications from internal candidates from any of our offices. The position is offered on a permanent basis, and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible. 

To Apply:

Applicants should include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment, and a concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent developments or trends in the wider metabolism field, which you have found particularly exciting (and explaining why).

Application Deadline: October 26th, 2025. Candidates will be considered as they apply. 

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks 

US Annualized Base Salary Range: 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.

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