Job Description

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biomedical Engineering

Locations: New York or Shanghai  – Hybrid Working

Application Deadline: October 19th, 2025

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 / @NaturePortfolio .

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 Biomedical Engineering is an online-only, monthly journal that publishes the very best research in the full spectrum of interdisciplinary biomedical engineering, inspires biomedical researchers and clinicians to help solve outstanding health challenges, and disseminates the successes of the discipline to the wider scientific community.

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 editor with experience in Biomedical Engineering who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.​ Knowledge of machine learning is desirable although we are open to applications from all researchers with experience in biomedical engineering. 

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Biomedical engineering 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. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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. 

• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Biomedical engineering and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. 

• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials. 

• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community. 

• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions. 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to biomedical engineering.

• Additional research experience is valuable but not needed. 

• 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, 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. 

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal. 

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either our New York or Shanghai office locations. The position is offered on a permanent basis and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

Applicants Must Include:

• A covering letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment

• Applicants should include a CV

• Separate file with a concise (300-400 words) discussion of a recent article in a relevant field that they found particularly exciting (stating why). 

Closing Date: October 19th - 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.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following poster.

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: .

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