Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials
Join Springer Nature as an Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Materials to shape high-impact materials science publishing.
Best for:Best for materials science PhD holders with a passion for scientific communication and academic publishing.
Overview
Nature Materials is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join its editorial team in a permanent, hybrid role based in Shanghai, Beijing, Milan, or Pune. The successful candidate will manage manuscript assessment, oversee peer review, and make critical editorial decisions on original research across all areas of materials science, with specific interest in metallic, inorganic, or 2D materials. Responsibilities also include commissioning and editing reviews, perspectives, and news pieces, as well as engaging with the global scientific community. Applicants must hold a PhD in materials science or a related discipline and demonstrate a broad passion for scientific research and communication.
What you'll do
- Manage the editorial workflow for original research papers, including manuscript selection and peer review oversight.
- Make critical, well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts based on expert peer evaluations.
- Contribute to content development and strategic planning for Nature Materials and the broader Nature Portfolio.
- Commission, write, and edit front-half content such as Reviews, Perspectives, News & Views, and Editorials.
- Liaise extensively with international researchers, academic institutions, and fellow editors across the Nature family of journals.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in materials science or a related topic
Language: English; fluent written and spoken
Instruction: English
- Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in materials science
- Broad interest in scientific research both within and outside one's specialty
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to critically assess the novelty, context, and implications of submitted research
- Willingness to travel internationally to scientific conferences and research institutions
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 · open until filled
Submit your application through the online portal by uploading a comprehensive CV, a detailed cover letter addressing your interest and salary expectations, and a 300-word Research Highlight style discussion of a recent peer-reviewed paper.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research Highlight
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