Springer Nature
AssociateorSeniorEditor,NatureStructural&MolecularBiologyandNatureCommunications
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“Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Structural & Molecular Biology and Nature Communications at Springer Nature. Skills: Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Scientific editing. Handle original research papers. Work with editorial team”
Industry & Context.
Eager to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Molecular Biology, PhD in Structural Biology, PhD in Biochemistry, PhD in Biophysics, PhD in Cell Biology, PhD in Computational Biology, Thorough understanding of recent trends, Breadth of interest in scientific research, Ability to read and assess novelty, Fluent English (written and spoken)
Nice to Have
Additional research experience, Editorial experience
What You'll Do.
Handle original research papers
Work with editorial team
Make editorial decisions
Contribute to content strategy
Contribute to strategy
Liaise with scientific community
Visit research institutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Editorial team; Molecular Biology teams; Genetics teams; Structural biology teams
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
**Job Title:** Associate or Senior Editor, _Nature Structural & Molecular Biology _and _Nature Communications_ **Organisation:**_Nature Portfolio_ **Location:** Shanghai, Beijing, Milan or Pune – hybrid working model **Closing date:** 19th June 2026 (candidates will be considered as they apply) **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 a pioneer 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. For more information, please visit [about.springernature.com](https://group.springernature.com/gp/group) and @SpringerNature. **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](https://www.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
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