Springer Nature
DeputyEditor(NatureCommunications)
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“Deputy Editor (Nature Communications) at Springer Nature. Skills: Manuscript handling, Peer review, Editorial strategy. Line management of editors. Support chief editor”
What You'll Achieve.
Attract high quality content; Publish high quality content; Provide excellent service
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in relevant discipline, Coordinating peer review experience, Independent manuscript decisions experience, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Post-doctoral experience
What You'll Do.
Line management of editors
Handle original research papers
Shape editorial strategy
Implement editorial strategy
Liaise with scientific community
Commission Reviews articles
Commission Comment articles
Ensure production receives manuscripts
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working with chief editor; Liaising with editors; Working with scientific community
Communication Scope
Written communication; Spoken communication
Full Job Description
**Job Title: Deputy Editor, Nature Communications** **Locations: Shanghai and Pune**** – hybrid working model** **Application Deadline: July 10, 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 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 researc
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