Interim Associate Editor, Nature Communications - Neuroscience (m/w/d)

Job title: Interim Associate Editor , Nature Communications ( Neuroscience )

Location s: Berlin, Pune – Hybrid model full time, fixed term (12 Months)

Application Deadline: June 23. 2026

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About The Role

Nature Research is the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications.

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 Communications.

Nature Communications is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, 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 looking for a candidate with experience in neuroscience.

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.

• 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.

• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

• Commission and edit Reviews, and write Editorials

To be considered for the position, you will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to neuroscience. Candidates with experience in glial biology or neuroinflammation are particularly encouraged to apply.

• 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.

This is a tem p orary p osition within the Nature Portfolio . The successful candidate will report to a Chief E ditor in the health and clinical sciences division at Nature Communications 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.

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.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this job profile include SN-Being Resilient, SN-Collaboration, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Scientific Comprehension

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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Job Posting End Date:

24-06-2026