CareerPlan

Associate or Senior Editor (optical physics), Nature Progress Optics & Photonics

IN / CNFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Progress Optics & Photonics, responsible for evaluating manuscripts, driving editorial strategy, and engaging with the scientific community in the field of optics and photonics.

Role type

Associate or Senior Editor (Optical Physics)

Builds

Nature Progress Optics & Photonics journal

Domain

Publishing / Optics and Photonics

Required skills

PhD in optics/photonics, deep understanding of optics research trends, critical scientific evaluation, manuscript selection, peer review management, editorial strategy, stakeholder engagement, content development

Preferred skills

experience in integrated optics, editorial experience, ability to travel

Technologies

publishing workflows and systems

Responsibilities

Handle original research manuscripts and make editorial decisions; Drive editorial excellence and adherence to publication timelines; Collaborate with authors and reviewers; Serve as a key representative of the journal; Contribute to continuous improvement of editorial policies; Partner with the Chief Editor to execute development strategy; Drive content development by attracting submissions and commissioning reviews; Develop compelling scientific content.

Seniority

Associate or Senior level