CareerPlan

Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials

4 LocationsFull-time€42k2026-08-21 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · Italy, India

Core

Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Materials, a multi-disciplinary journal covering materials science and engineering, responsible for manuscript selection, peer review oversight, and commissioning content.

Role type

Senior IC scientific editor (materials science)

Builds

Original research papers, Reviews, Perspectives, News & Views, and Editorials for Nature Materials

Domain

Materials science and engineering

Required skills

PhD in materials science or related field, critical scientific evaluation, manuscript assessment, editorial decision-making, scientific writing, conference attendance, international collaboration

Preferred skills

Editorial experience, background in biomedical engineering or biomaterials, ability to read and assess research novelty

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Handle original research papers and oversee peer review, make editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts, contribute to content and strategy, commission and write Reviews/Perspectives/Editorials, liaise with editors and experts globally, attend conferences and visit research institutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC