Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Biomedical Engineering

springernature; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in New York/Shanghai (Hybrid) seeks an Associate/Senior Editor for BMC Biomedical Engineering to support editorial handling of manuscripts across journals and to drive content development. The role offers exposure to a broad range of topics, with opportunities to shape journal strategy and publishing practices.

The candidate will coordinate manuscript handling, peer reviews and editorial decisions, while engaging with researchers and industry to advance publishing initiatives and

Qualifications

• PhD level education or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts with critical scientific evaluation for quality, novelty and suitability.
• Drive editorial excellence and ensure adherence to publication timelines and journal standards.
• Manage publishing workflows and systems for manuscript processing, peer review, decision making and publication.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers and editorial board to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process.

Skills

Editorial handling

Peer-review coordination

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Role : Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Biomedical EngineeringLocation : New York or Shanghai- Hybrid, PermanentClosing date: September 14, 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 pioneers 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.

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At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind.

About the Brand

BMC has more than 25 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral

About the Role

As an Associate or Senior Editor you will contribute to the success of our journals by supporting editorial handling of content across a defined portfolio of journals and by driving the content development of these journals. This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole.

Role Responsibilities

• Handle original research manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation to assess quality, novelty, and suitability for publication while managing manuscript selection and peer review processes.
• Drive editorial excellence by delivering high-quality editorial services in accordance with journal standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication timelines.
• Manage and optimize publishing workflows and systems to support efficient manuscript processing, peer review, decision-making, and publication activities.
• Collaborate closely with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Serve as a key representative of the journal within the scientific community, engaging with researchers and industry experts to understand emerging trends, priorities, and publishing needs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial policies, peer review practices, and publishing processes to uphold scientific integrity and enhance the journal's impact and reputation.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with authors, Editorial Board Members, and reviewers, guiding stakeholders through the peer review process, delivering decisions with clarity, and leveraging strong collaboration and interpersonal awareness to foster productive relationships.
• Build trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while managing competing priorities and expectations, applying conflict management and relationship-building skills to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and ensure smooth editorial operations
• Partner with the Chief Editor to execute the journal's development strategy, leveraging market intelligence and a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities, strengthen journal positioning, and support long-term objectives.
• Drive content development by proactively attracting high-quality submissions, commissioning reviews and special collections, and collaborating with the scientific community to advance impactful publishing initiatives and enhance journal influence.
• Represent BMC and Springer Nature within the global research community by attending conferences, engaging with research institutions, and leveraging strong communication skills to promote journal visibility, foster relationships, and attract high-quality submissions.
• Develop compelling scientific and academic content to showcase published research, while contributing to a collaborative editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and driving knowledge exchange across the BMC editorial team.

To be considered we encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the criteria.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to PhD level (or equiva