Springer Nature is hiring: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Machine Intelligen

Overview

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Machine Intelligence

Locations: New York, New Jersey, Beijing or Shanghai (Hybrid working model)

Application Deadline: September 29th, 2025

About Springer Nature

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About the Brand

Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit Nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio. Nature Portfolio publishes high-quality research across Nature Portfolio journals including Nature, Nature Research journals, Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications and the npj series.

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 of these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team.

We’re seeking an editor with experience in AI in biology, who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. Knowledge of computational and AI-enabled methods in biology is desirable although we are open to applications from those with a different background in AI research. This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is open to our New York, New Jersey, Beijing or Shanghai office locations. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Machine Intelligence and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Nature Machine Intelligence publishes high-quality original research and reviews in a wide range of topics in machine learning, robotics and AI. We also explore and discuss the significant impact that these fields have on other scientific disciplines as well as many aspects of society and industry.

Role responsibilities:

• 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 Machine Intelligence 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.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to AI in biology.
• Additional research experience valuable but not needed.
• A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
• 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 speciality.
• 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.

To Apply

To apply, upload the required materials below to your application for consideration:

• a covering letter explaining your interest in the position and preferred office of employment.
• Applicants should include a CV.
• a separate file with a concise (300-400 words) discussion of a recent article in a relevant field that they found particularly exciting (stating why).

Closing Date: September 29th, 2025 - Candidates will be considered as they apply.

Benefits and Compensation

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes:

• 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: Associate Editor: 80,000 USD; Senior Editor: 95,000 USD. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations in the eeoc poster. We value diversity and strive to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can thrive. For more information on our DEI work, visit the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page.

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Job Posting End Date: 30-09-2025