Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications (Human Behaviour team)
Springer Nature
EditorialFull TimeFrom $80k
- Location
- New York, NY (Hybrid)
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
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Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn't enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural 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.
Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us 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. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in political science, economics, or a closely related discipline, and a research focus on understanding individual behaviour, to join the Human Behaviour team.
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.
- Collaborate closely with authors and reviewers 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.
- 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.
- 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 Nature Portfolio editorial team.
Requirements
- A PhD (or equivalent) in political science, economics, or a closely related field. Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
- 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 speciality.
- 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.
Additional Information
- This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio.
- The successful candidate will report to a Chief editor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
- Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.
- This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is located to one of our offices.
Application Information
- Applicants should include a CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment.
- Candidates will be considered as they apply.
- Closing date: 20th November, 2026.
Compensation and Benefits
- US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
- US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.
- This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity.
- Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.
