Deputy Editor, Nature Communications

Job Title: Deputy Editor, Nature Communications

Location: Shanghai, Beijing or Pune - Hybrid working

Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026

About Springer Nature

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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.

Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Deputy Editor with research and editorial experience to join the Earth and Planetary team at Nature Communications.

The Deputy Editor will support the Chief Editor with the day-to-day running of the team, including line management of associate/senior editors. Working with the chief they will build and maintain a strong editorial team that is focused on attracting and publishing high quality content and providing excellent service to the research community.

Role Responsibilities:

• Line management of Associate/Senior Editors.
• Supporting the chief editor in the day-to-day running of the journal.
• Handling original research papers and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Supporting the chief editor in shaping and implementing the journal’s editorial strategy,
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Commissioning Reviews and Comment articles and writing Editorials.
• Ensuring Production receives manuscripts in an appropriate and complete state.
• Other tasks as required.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Post-doctoral experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience coordinating peer review and making independent manuscript decisions.
• A genuine passion for scientific communication and promoting rigor and transparency in reporting research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strong workload management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Thorough knowledge of the scientific community and its needs.

To Apply

Applicants should include a CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the post. This role can be in our Shanghai, Beijing or Pune (hybrid) office. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.

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. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversi…  

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Job Posting End Date:

9-05-2026