Nature Portfolio is hiring: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials in New

Overview

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials

Organization: Nature Portfolio

Locations: New York, Jersey City, Shanghai or Beijing

Application Deadline: October 13, 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. Nature Portfolio journals include Nature, Nature Research journals, Nature Reviews journals, Nature Communications and the Communications journals and npj series. Nature Materials is a monthly multi-disciplinary journal bringing together research across materials science and engineering.

Nature Materials publishes original research papers on all aspects of materials science, as well as Reviews, Perspectives, News & Views and Editorial and Comment pieces for researchers in academia and industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an editor with a research background in energy materials or catalysis, with openness to all areas of materials science. The candidate should have a critical eye and a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond.

This is a permanent position within Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Materials and may collaborate with other Nature Portfolio journals. Responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle original research papers and work with editor teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Make well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert advice.
• Contribute to content and strategy for Nature Materials and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
• Commission and edit content such as Reviews, Perspectives, Comments or editorials.
• Liaise with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with the international scientific community.
• Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent in a topic related to materials science.
• Additional research experience valuable but not required.
• Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field.
• Passion for science and breadth of interest in scientific research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including fluent English (written and spoken).
• Ability to assess novelty, context and implications of submissions across different areas of the discipline.
• Willingness to travel and engage with scientists worldwide.
• Editorial experience is not required, though applicants with editorial experience may be considered for Senior Editor positions.

Application and Conditions

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal and will be based in New York, Jersey City, Shanghai or Beijing. The position is permanent with an immediate starting date.

To Apply, please submit the required materials: a cover letter, a CV, and a 300-word Research Highlight discussing a recent peer-reviewed paper outside your own group and not published in Nature Materials.

• A cover letter explaining interest, salary expectations and preferred location.
• A CV detailing education and relevant employment history.
• A 300-word Research Highlight describing significance and implications for a non-specialist audience.

Closing Date: October 13, 2025. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Benefits and Salary

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000; Senior Editor: $95,000. Salary may vary based on experience and location. This range is US-specific and does not imply international salary equivalence.

Springer Nature offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, flexible working policies and other programs described by the company.

Equal Opportunity and DEI

Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture. For more information, visit the company’s DEI resources. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for accommodations.