Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Communications – Human Behaviour team

Springer Nature

Associate or Senior Editor at Nature Communications, specializing in human behaviour research and editorial decision-making. Engaging with the global scientific community to oversee and commission research articles.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD in the quantitative social sciences or in computational science.
Experience with mathematical/computational modelling and simulations is preferred.
Significant research experience is preferred.
A thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in the field is essential.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fluent in English (written and spoken).
Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision
401(k) with company match and contribution
Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
Multiple Life insurance options
Disability coverage
Tuition Assistance
Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

mathematical modellingcomputational modellingsimulationseditorial processmanuscript selectionpeer reviewresearch experiencesubject representationwriting Editorialsediting Reviews

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsdecision makinganalytical skillscollaborationadaptabilitytravel willingnesslearning orientation

Certifications

PhD in quantitative social sciencesPhD in computational science