Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Scientific Reports

Location: New York, Jersey City, or Philadelphia (Hybrid Working Model)

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

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About the Role

Scientific Reports is a primary research journal from the publishers of Nature, covering all areas of the natural sciences, psychology, medicine, and engineering. Online and open access, Scientific Reports publishes a high volume of scientifically valid, original research papers, without barriers to access. With the support of external Editorial Board Members, papers are rapidly peer-reviewed to ensure they are technically sound.

As an Associate or Senior Editor, you will support the Chief Editor and Deputy Editors of Scientific Reports in managing the Editorial Board and editorial decision-making processes across the journal. You will support content delivery by making editorial decisions, managing peer review for specific manuscripts, and helping to expand the reach of the journal through conference attendance and dedicated outreach initiatives. Key performance indicators include rapid publication, sound peer-review practices, and high levels of service to authors, reviewers, and Editorial Board Members (EBMs).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for science to break into an editorial career on a high-profile, fast-paced, multidisciplinary journal. The position is offered on a full-time basis and will be based in our New York, Jersey City, or Philadelphia office on a hybrid working basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, acting as handling editor on manuscripts, providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions

• Contribute to content development by working with the Editorial Board on the commissioning and publication of subject-specific collections

• Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs; support the recruitment and training of new EBMs where required

• Promptly resolve pre- and post- publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct)

• Community outreach, to EBMs, and potential authors, including participation at international and national conferences, Editorial Board meetings and lab visits as required

• Input to policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• PhD-level research experience (Life sciences)

• Thorough understanding of the scientific research community and its needs

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Sound knowledge of and interest in science in general

• Highly self-motivated, resourceful and achievement-oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong workload management and organisational skills

• Active, supportive team player with an adaptable and flexible approach

• Willingness to travel

To Apply:

Please submit an updated CV, along with a cover letter introducing yourself and explaining why you are interested in this role

Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:

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

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.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf poster.

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Job Posting End Date:

14-04-2026