Associate or Senior Editor (Mechanical Engineering), Nature Communications

Nature Portfolio; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading scientific journal is seeking an Associate or Senior Editor specializing in mechanical engineering. The role involves handling original research papers, making editorial decisions, and liaising with experts in the field. Applicants should possess a PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field, strong communication skills, and a passion for scientific discovery. The position is full-time, permanent, and can be based in multiple locations including Milan. Prior editorial experience is desirable but not mandatory.

Competenze

• A PhD (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for science and thirst to learn more.

Mansioni

• Handle original research papers and oversee peer review.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions on manuscripts.
• Determine subject area representation in the journal.
• Liaise with editors and experts in the scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Ability to assess research novelty

Passion for science

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Associate or Senior Editor (Mechanical Engineering), Nature Communications

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Title: Associate or Senior Editor (Mechanical Engineering)

Organisation: Nature Communications

Location: Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Pune, New Delhi, Milan, Madrid

Closing date: January 12th, 2026

About Springer Nature

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About the Brand

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The Role

Nature Communications is a leading multidisciplinary open‑access journal publishing high‑quality scientific research. We seek a researcher with a background in mechanical engineering who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of the subject, and the ability to think on their feet. The Associate/Senior Editor role is ideal for researchers who love science and engineering, seek a career that extends beyond the bench, and enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research.

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 the subject area 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 visit research institutions.

Qualifications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, with expertise in areas such as dynamics, kinematics, acoustics/vibrations, fluid‑structure interaction, control, or other mechanics‑driven domains. Experience with applied computational methods and machine‑learning‐based modelling or simulation is preferred.
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential; a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject is essential.
• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more, demonstrating breadth of interest in scientific research within and beyond your speciality and across the wider fields of mechanical engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency 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 the discipline.
• Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, to learn more about their research and to help them understand what we look for in papers we seek to publish.

This role can be located in one of our offices in Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing, Pune, New Delhi, Milan or Madrid. The position is full‑time, permanent. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

Application

Applicants must include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300–400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area related to mechanical engineering that you find particularly timely and exciting, stating why.

Applicants will be considered as they apply.

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Job Posting End Date: 13‑01‑2026