Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature

Locations: Shanghai or Madrid – hybrid working model

Closing Date: 21st April 2026

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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 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 to build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to join the biology editorial team as an Associate or Senior Editor in Applied Genomics and Technology. In this position, you will be handling and growing content in areas including genome engineering, synthetic biology, omics-based diagnosis and technologies, cancer genomics and related areas in Nature.  The remit includes topics spanning from technical advances, basic and translational science, to clinical applications of genome technologies in diagnosis and therapy. Your job will include soliciting primary research content in areas of strategic priority, handling the peer-review of manuscripts in collaboration with your team, engaging with the scientific community in conferences and site visits, and organizing special projects and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of research in Genomics technology and applications. Expertise in one or more of the following areas will be given strong consideration: cancer genomics, synthetic biology, clinical trial design, diagnostics and therapeutic approaches.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful applicant will primarily support Nature’s biological, clinical, and social sciences team and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.

Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

The responsibilities include:

• The successful candidate will report to the relevant deputy editor and will also work closely with editorial colleagues across the globe.
• They will be expected to play an important role in influencing the representation of their fields in the journal and in representing the journal to the international research community.
• They will handle original research papers and review material: the ability to offer well-reasoned and timely editorial decisions incorporating expert advice is crucial.
• They will liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and experts in the international research community.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for a Senior Editor position.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• Research experience to PhD level (or equivalent) in relevant disciplines (medical sciences, or biological sciences), and ideally with some post-doctoral research experience
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in genome engineering, synthetic biology, technological and clinical development beyond your expertise.
• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.
• Be eager to interact with 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.
• A collaborative spirit: you will be working in a team setting, striving to support and mentor others, and to maximize our collective success.
• Flexibility: be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organization and time management skills; being able to set priorities for yourself and for others, and to adapt quickly to change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Editor, Biomedicine, Genetics and Biotechnology in the Biological, Clinical and Social Sciences team at Nature. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is being offered in the following editorial offices in the Shanghai (China) and Madrid (Spain). The position is offered on a permanent basis, and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

How to apply?

Applicants should include -

• A CV
• A covering letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment
• A list of 5 published articles or preprints from the last year in Genomics and Biotechnology that you would have selected editorially for Nature. For each article, please provide the full reference and link to the paper, together with a brief (~ 100 word) rationale for your choice. Please also list 1-2 papers you would not have selected, please explain your rationale.  The papers can be from any area of biotechnology, synthetic biology, genome engineering research.
• A concise 700-1000 word piece discussing emerging areas of research in genome technology that you feel are of particular importance and growth potential.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include: 

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

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Job Posting End Date:

22-04-2026