Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Human Behaviour team)

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Human Behaviour team)

Location: New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Berlin, Shanghai, Pune or Delhi

Closing date: April 28th, 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 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 Human Behaviour team of Nature Communications.   

We are looking for candidates with a background in quantitative social sciences, or in computational science with expertise in human behaviour research, to join the Human Behaviour team.

The responsibilities include: 

• 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 

To be considered for the position, you will have: 

• A PhD in the quantitative social sciences or in computational science. We especially welcome applicants who have experience with mathematical/computational modelling and simulations

• Significant research experience is preferred. 

• 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 specialty. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken). 

• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal.

• 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 significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions. 

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, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Pune, Delhi, Berlin or Shanghai offices (hybrid working).  The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

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: 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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