Scientific Editor

Springer Nature; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in London is seeking a Scientific Editor to manage the peer review process for journals in Computer Science and related areas. You will secure high-quality peer review reports to support the Editor‑in‑Chief and Editors, while ensuring editorial integrity and timely decisions.

You will work closely with the Editor‑in‑Chief, Handling Editors, and Publisher to manage the pipeline, implement new policies, and uphold the journal’s standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in peer review or author roles is advantageous.
• Scientific writing and journal publication history is beneficial.
• Experience with open access publishing workflows is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Secure high‑quality peer reviewers for manuscripts.
• Identify and invite appropriate reviewers to ensure timely reports.
• Assess and make editorial triage decisions on new submissions.
• Monitor the peer review pipeline and support Editors with decisions.
• Help implement new policies in journal workflows for peer‑reviewing.
• Coordinate with Production and Journal Editorial Office on journal-related issues.
• Maintain communication with Editors on manuscript progress and timelines.
• Uphold journal reputation through policy adherence and ethical standards.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc editorial projects.

Skills

Resilience

Peer review

Scientific writing

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Open access knowledge

Editorial workflow

Editorial integrity

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Title: Scientific Editor

Location: London – Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: Sunday 6th September 2026

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 follow @SpringerNature.

About The Role

We are hiring for a Scientific Editor! In this role you will be play a critical role in ensuring a high‑quality, efficient, and integrity‑driven peer review process for journals within the Computer Science or related subject areas. You will handle manuscripts through the peer review process and secure high-quality peer review reports to support the journal Editor-in-Chief and Editors.

Working closely with the Editor‑in‑Chief, Handling Editors, and the Publisher, this role will include pro‑actively managing the peer‑review pipeline, identifying challenges, providing solutions, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the editorial workflow. You will be key in supporting journal development, protecting editorial standards, and upholding the journal’s reputation.

Role Responsibilities

• Secure high‑quality peer reviewers for specific manuscripts
• Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers to ensure timely delivery of reviewer reports
• Assess and make editorial triage decisions on new submissions for suitability to the journal as required
• Monitor the peer review pipeline and support external Editors with decisions as needed
• Manage the implementation of new policies into the journal workflow as they pertain to peer‑reviewing
• Cooperating with other departments (Production, Journal Editorial Office) for applicable journal related issues
• Maintain communication with Editors on time‑sensitive tasks and manuscript progress
• Uphold journal reputation through strong policy adherence, ethical standards, and consistency across key editorial stages
• Operational excellence - Contribute to process improvements and participate in ad hoc projects aligned with journal strategy and growth

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate resilience
• Experience as a peer reviewer or author is advantageous
• Scientific & academic writing skills – a journal publication history would be advantageous
• Demonstrable experience working within a research or professional environment preferred
• Operational excellence- The ability to drive continues improvement and efficiency across systems and processes.
• Effective communication skills- Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong ability to use analytical and logical reasoning skills to make critical scientific evaluations and quality decisions.
• Customer service orientation.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills– being able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders internally and externally across different levels, functions and geographic locations
• An understanding of the scientific research community and its needs
• An understanding of Publishing Workflows & systems within Open Access publishing is desirable
• Scientific comprehension - Educated to master’s level as a minimum in a Computer Science subject area

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. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can make all necessary accommodations.

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Job Posting End Date:
7-09-2026