Associate or Senior Editor (biofabrication and microengineered systems), Nature Communications

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Biofabrication and Microengineered Systems)

Organisation: Nature Portfolio

Locations: Beijing, Jersey City, Nanjing, New York, Philadelphia, Shanghai, Milan, Madrid - hybrid working model
Closing date: 6th April 2025 - candidates will be considered as they apply.

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About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor at Nature Communications you will handle manuscripts in biofabrication and microengineered systems particularly in areas such as microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, 3D bioprinting, bioprocessing of materials, DNA nanotechnology, and physical sensors for metabolite and biomolecule detection.

If you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world and if you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research, then this is for you!

This role can be located in our Beijing, Jersey City, Nanjing, New York, Philadelphia, Shanghai, Milan or Madrid offices on a hybrid working model. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

Role responsibilities:

• 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.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• A PhD (or equivalent) in bioengineering with a focus on biofabrication and microengineered systems, particularly in areas such as microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, 3D bioprinting, bioprocessing of materials, DNA nanotechnology, and physical sensors for metabolite and biomolecule detection.
• A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject is essential.
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more, with the ability to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality and across the wider field of biofabrication and microengineered systems.
• 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 from different areas of this discipline.
• A critical eye and the ability to think on your feet.
• 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.

Desirable:

• Some postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

To apply, you should include:

• A CV
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the post

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.

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Job Posting End Date: 7-04-2025