Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Computational Social Science)

Nature Portfolio; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 68.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading publishing company in Madrid is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Communications, specializing in computational social science. This role involves managing research papers, making editorial decisions, and liaising with international scientific experts. Candidates should possess a PhD, significant research experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a full-time, hybrid working opportunity with a competitive salary package.

Servicios

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending programs

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Family friendly benefits

Formación

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant research discipline.
• Significant research experience is preferred.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends in the field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide.

Responsabilidades

• Handle original research papers and oversee the editorial process.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on manuscripts.
• Liaise with editors and experts in the scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.
• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials.

Conocimientos

Expertise in computational social science

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Educación

PhD or equivalent in relevant discipline

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Computational Social Science)

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Closing date: September 12th, 2025

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 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 the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature , the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.

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 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.

We are looking for a candidate with expertise in computational social science to join the Human Behaviour team.

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.
• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant research discipline.
• Significant research experience is preferred.
• 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 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.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

The successful candidates will report to a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications.

This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices.

To Apply : Applicants should include a CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment.

This role can be in our New York, Madrid or Shanghai offices (hybrid working). The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

Benefits and Salary

• Benefits: 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: 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: 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.

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

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit our career page HERE.

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