Associate or Senior Editor (Cancer omics or AI), Nature Communications

Nature Communications is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor with expertise in cancer omics or AI to join its editorial team. This full-time, permanent position involves handling original research papers, overseeing peer review, making editorial decisions, and liaising with the scientific community. The role requires a critical eye, deep subject understanding, and a passion for science, contributing to the journal's success in publishing high-quality scientific research.

Must Have

• PhD (or equivalent) in cancer omics or computational cancer biology
• Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field
• Passion for science and a thirst to learn more
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to read and assess novelty, context, and implications of research
• Eagerness to travel and meet scientists worldwide

Good to Have

• Additional research experience
• Editorial experience (for Senior Editor consideration)

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business
• Culture that encourages curiosity
• Empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

About The Brand

Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.

Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.

Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.

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 natural 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 editorial team of Nature Communications, the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research.

As Associate or Senior Editor, you will help us to build on the success of this journal. With a critical eye and a deep understanding of your subject and interests beyond, you will be able to think on your feet. For this demanding and intellectually stimulating role, we are looking for a candidate with experience in cancer omics and AI. You will report to a Chief editor in the Health and Clinical Sciences division 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 position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and can be based in our Beijing, Pune or Shanghai offices on a hybrid working pattern.

Role responsibilities:

• Handle original research papers, and work closely with other Editors 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.
• Determine the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to cancer omics or computational cancer biology.
• 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 speciality.
• 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.
• 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:

• Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
• Editorial experience is not required, as full training is given, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for the Senior Editor position.

To apply, please submit:

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

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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Job Posting End Date:

31-12-2025

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