Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Progress Brain Health

Job Title:   Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Progress Brain Health

Location:   Shanghai, Beijing or Pune, Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: Aug 24th, 2026

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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 the natural world? 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 editorial team of Nature Progress Brain Health, a new title in the Nature portfolio. 

Nature Progress Brain Health is an Open Access journal, publishing high-quality research, reviews and commentary in all areas of brain health research. Research papers published by the journal represent important findings that provide new mechanistic, translational or clinical insight in rapidly advancing fields related to brain health and brain-related disorders. We’re seeking an editor with a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet. We are open to candidates from all areas of clinical and translational neuroscience but are especially interested in candidates with experience in neuroimaging and/or machine learning applications in neurology. A large part of the role will be working alongside the journal’s Editorial Board. 

Role responsibilities:    

• Handling original research papers and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review - Manuscript Assessment, Critical Scientific Evaluation, Decision Quality, Publishing Workflows & Systems, Scientific & Academic Writing. 
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice. 
• Determining the representation of their subject in the journal. 
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community - Collaboration, Scientific Comprehension. 
• Engaging with our external editorial board- guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of new board members. 
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions - Communicates Effectively. 
• Commission and edit Reviews and write Editorials. 

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:    

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the brain.
• Additional research experience is valuable but not necessary.
• 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 and be fluent in 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 significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Editor of Nature Progress Brain Health and will collaborate closely with Nature Communications. Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

The role will be based in either our Shanghai, Beijing or Pune offices. Internal applications are also welcome from those working in other Springer Nature journal editorial hubs.

Applicants should include a CV and a covering letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment. Candidates will be considered as they apply.

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