Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Methods

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Methods

Location: New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing – Hybrid working pattern

Deadline: December 12, 2025

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About the Role

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor to join the editorial team of Nature Methods .

The ideal candidate for this exciting position would be a critical thinker with a deep understanding of their subject, who is curious and keen to handle manuscripts across a broad area of scientific research, and who has a strong interest in life sciences research methods development. The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated, able to work well both independently and in a team environment, and have excellent communication skills.  We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in genetics, genomics and molecular biology.

This role can be in our New York, Jersey City, Shanghai, or Beijing offices on a hybrid working model. Internal candidates from any hub location are also welcome to apply.

Role responsibilities:

• Handle original research manuscripts and work with the team on every aspect of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.

• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and News & Views.

• Write Research Highlight and Editorials.

• Engage with the scientific community via travel to conferences and research institutions.

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:

• A PhD in any basic biology research (or closely related) area, though we are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in genetics, genomics and molecular biology. Computational expertise is a plus.

• A keen interest in research both within and beyond your specialty. 

• The ability to absorb and understand new areas of research. 

• Excellent literary skills. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Postdoctoral experience a plus. 

• Previous editorial experience a plus.

To apply, please send:

• A brief cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team, relevant experience, preferred office location, salary expectations and current notice period. 

• A CV detailing your education, employment history, list of published scientific papers, and any achievements demonstrating your suitability for the position. 

• A concise discussion of recent scientific developments that you have found particularly exciting, and why (no more than 1 page). 

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: $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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