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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 @SpringerNature.\nAbout The Brand\nNature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.\nNature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature - founded in 1869. 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For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.\nAbout The Role\nThe Associate/Senior Editor role at Nature Communications will handle manuscripts in machine learning, computer vision, neural networks, natural language processing, agentic AI, algorithms, and statistical physics etc. It is ideal for researchers who love science and engineering but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world and for those who enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research.\nThis role can be in our Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Pune or New Delhi offices on a hybrid working model. Please note that this position is offered on a full-time permanent basis.\nResponsibilities include:\nHandle original research manuscripts, applying critical scientific evaluation to assess quality, novelty, and suitability for publication while managing manuscript selection and peer review processes.\nDrive editorial excellence by delivering high-quality editorial services in accordance with journal standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication timelines.\nManage and optimize publishing workflows and systems to support efficient manuscript processing, peer review, decision-making, and publication activities.\nCollaborate closely with authors and reviewers to ensure a rigorous and transparent review process while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.\nServe as a key representative of the journal within the scientific community, engaging with researchers and industry experts to understand emerging trends, priorities, and publishing needs.\nContribute to the continuous improvement of editorial policies, peer review practices, and publishing processes to uphold scientific integrity and enhance the journal's impact and reputation.\nCommunicate clearly and effectively with authors and reviewers, guiding stakeholders through the peer review process, delivering decisions with clarity, and leveraging strong collaboration and interpersonal awareness to foster productive relationships.\nBuild trusted partnerships with internal and external stakeholders while managing competing priorities and expectations, applying conflict management and relationship-building skills to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and ensure smooth editorial operations.\nPartner with the Chief Editor to execute the journal’s development strategy, leveraging market intelligence and a strategic mindset to identify growth opportunities, strengthen journal positioning, and support long-term objectives.\nDrive content development by proactively attracting high-quality submissions, commissioning reviews and special collections, and collaborating with the scientific community to advance impactful publishing initiatives and enhance journal influence.\nRepresent Nature Communications and Springer Nature within the global research community by attending conferences, engaging with research institutions, and leveraging strong communication skills to promote journal visibility, foster relationships, and attract high-quality submissions.\nDevelop compelling scientific and academic content to showcase published research, while contributing to a collaborative editorial culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and driving knowledge exchange across the Nature Portfolio editorial team.\nExperience, Skills & Qualifications:\nA PhD (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics or computer science. 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