Job Description

Job Description

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Computational Science 

Organization: Nature Portfolio 

Location: Shanghai, Beijing, New York or New Jersey - Hybrid Working Model

Closing date: January 5th, 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 @SpringerNature . 

About the Brand

Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.

Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.

Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.

Nature Computational Science is an online-only, monthly journal that focuses on the development and use of computational techniques and mathematical models, as well as their application to address complex problems across a range of scientific disciplines. The main goal of the journal is to foster multidisciplinary research and the cross-disciplinary development and application of new computational techniques.

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

To help us build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking an editor with experience in computational biology, bioinformatics and systems biology (genome informatics and/or computational structural biology preferred) who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and beyond, and who can think on their feet.​

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will primarily support Nature Computational Science and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs  

The responsibilities include:

• 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 Computational Science 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.

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to computational biology and bioinformatics.  

• Additional research experience valuable but not required. 

• 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 specialty. 

• 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. 

The successful candidates will report to the Chief Editor of the journal. This demanding and intellectually stimulating role is in either of our Shanghai, Beijing, New York or New Jersey locations. The position is offered on a permanent basis, and its starting date is envisaged as soon as possible. 

To Apply: You must submit the following documents

• a CV

• a covering letter explaining their interest in the position, their main expertise and experience in the area, and preferred office of employment 

Closing Date: January 5th, 2026 - Candidates will be considered as they apply.

US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here  

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