Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Chemical Biology

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Chemical Biology

Organization: Nature Portfolio

Location: New York, Washington DC, Jersey City, Beijing or Shanghai - Hybrid working Model

Closing date: December 7th, 2025

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About the Brand

Nature Portfolio's high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.

Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature - founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.

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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 scientific research? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is 'yes' to any or all these questions, you could be the person we're looking for to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team.

To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we're seeking an editorwith experience in chemical biology who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of the subject, interests beyond their own research area, and who can think on their feet. Knowledge of topics such as biocatalysis, chemical methods for chemical biology, biosensors, or proteomics is desirable although we are open to applications from researchers working in all areas of chemical biology.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Chemical Biology 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.

Nature Chemical Biology is monthly journal that publishes the very best original research and commentary for the chemical biology community. The broad scope of this highly selective title covers all areas of chemical biology including metabolism, signaling pathways, proteostasis, genome engineering, glycobiology, proteomics, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, biosynthesis, biosensors, lipids, nucleic acids, and computational methods.

The responsibilities include:

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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.

• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Chemical Biology and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.

• Commissioning, editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.

• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.

• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to chemical biology.

• Additional research experience is valuable but not needed. A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field isessential.

• 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, including fluent 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 editorial experience are encouraged to apply and may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal. Thisdemanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our New York, Washington DC, Jersey City, Beijing or Shanghai offices. We are open to applications from internal candidates from any of our offices. The position is offered on a permanent basis and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible.

To Apply, you must include all of the following documents:

• a covering letter explaining their interest in the position, preferred office of employment

• a CV

• a separate file with a concise (300 words) Research Highlight about a recent article in a relevant field that they found particularly exciting.

Closing Date: December 7th, 2025 - Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:
* 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 Range: $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.

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