Springer Nature

ScientificEditor

£45–65k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Scientific Editor at Springer Nature. Skills: Peer review process, Manuscript handling, Editorial workflow. Secure high-quality peer reviewers. Identify and invite peer reviewers”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's level minimum, Computer Science subject area

Nice to Have

Peer reviewer experience, Author experience, Journal publication history, Open Access publishing understanding

What You'll Do.

Secure high-quality peer reviewers

Identify and invite peer reviewers

Assess and triage submissions

Monitor peer review pipeline

Support external Editors

Manage policy implementation

Cooperate with other departments

Maintain communication with Editors

Uphold journal reputation

Contribute to process improvements

Participate in ad hoc projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Editor-in-Chief; Handling Editors; Publisher; Production department; Journal Editorial Office

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

**Job Title:** Scientific Editor **Locations:** London – Hybrid Working Model **Application Deadline:** Sunday 7th June 2026 **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 and follow @SpringerNature. **About the Role** We are hiring for a Scientific Editor! In this role you will be play a critical role in ensuring a high‑quality, efficient, and integrity‑driven peer review process for journals within the Computer Science or related subject areas. You will handle manuscripts through the peer review process and secure high-quality peer review reports to support the journal Editor-in-Chief and Editors. Working closely with the Editor‑in‑Chief, Handling Editors, and the Publisher, this role will include pro-actively managing the peer‑review pipeline, identifying challenges, providing solutions, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the editorial workflow. You will be key in supporting journal development, protecting editorial standards, and upholding the journal’s reputation. **Role Responsibilities** * Secure high‑quality peer reviewers for specific manuscripts * Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers to ensure timely delivery of reviewer reports * Assess and make editorial triage decisions on new submissions for suitability to the journal as required * Monitor the peer review pipeline and support external Editors wi

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