Job Description

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor Nature Metabolism

Location: New York, Beijing or Shanghai              

Application Deadline: June 10th, 2025

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About the Role 

Nature Metabolism seeks an Associate or Senior Editor to join our expanding editorial team. Do you love science but feel that a research career isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or both questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the editorial team of Nature Metabolism.   

This role can be in our New York, Beijing or Shanghai offices on a hybrid working model. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review. 
• Commissioning and editing News & Views and Reviews articles and writing for the journal. 
• Organizing and attending conferences and visiting laboratories. 
• Maintaining close contact with the international scientific community. 
• The role requires broad scientific interest and strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Fluency in spoken and written English, along with a willingness to learn and engage with the scientific community, is essential. 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications: 

• A Ph.D. in a relevant research field is required. 
• Postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential 
• A broad interest in science and the ability to critically evaluate research submitted to the journal 
• Applications from all scientific areas covered by the journal are welcome but candidates with expertise in cellular metabolic biology (e.g. mitochondrial biology), metabolic biochemistry or metabolic tracing are especially encouraged. 
• Experience in cancer research or immunology is a plus. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills 
• Fluent in spoken and written English  

To Apply:

• Please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your salary expectations
• Please submit a CV
• concise (up to 500 words) discussion of recent developments or trends in the wider metabolism field, which you have found particularly exciting (and explaining why).

Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• 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 | Senior Editor: $95,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the 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 set forth in the following

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here:

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