Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Synthesis

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Synthesis

Organization: Nature Portfolio

Locations: New York, Jersey City, Shanghai or Beijing - Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: August 20th, 2025

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About the Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortolfio.

Nature Portfolio is a world leader in publishing high-quality research. The Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications as well as the Communications journals and NPJ series.

Nature Synthesis (https://www.nature.com/natsynth/) publishes original researchon all aspects of chemical and materials synthesis, as well as Editorials, Reviews, News & Views and Comment pieces on topics that are of interest to the broader community of researchers working in this area, both in academia and industry.

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 build on the success of the portfolio, we're seeking an editorwith a background in synthetic chemistry or materials science who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily supportNature Synthesis 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 successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal they are based in.

Thisdemanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our New York, Jersey City, Beijing or Shanghai locations. The position is offered on a permanent basis and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

The responsibilities include:

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Synthesis and Nature Portfolio.
• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
• Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD, or equivalent qualification, in synthetic chemistry or materials science.
• Additional research experience valuable but not needed.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field isessential.
• 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, including fluent 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.
• 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 editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

To apply you must submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the job, salary expectations and preferred office location.
• A CV detailing your education, relevant employment history and any other achievements that you feel demonstrates your suitability for the position.
• A 300-word Research highlight in the style of Nature Synthesis covering a peer-reviewed research paper that has caught your attention recently. The paper you highlight should not be from your own (or previous) research group and should not have been published in Science or any Nature journal; it should be on a topic that you find interesting and exciting. The highlight should explain the significance and implications of the research to someone who is not a specialist in the subject.

Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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.

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