Associate Editor, Nature Mechanical Engineering

Springer Nature

Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Mechanical Engineering, shaping the journal's editorial direction. Involve in content development and managing editorial procedures in engineering research.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle original research papers and work closely with editorial teams on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, overseeing peer review and making well-reasoned decisions.
Contribute to content development and strategy in the represented area.
Commission and edit content such as Reviews, Perspectives, and Comments, and write editorials.
Work extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature portfolio.
Attend conferences and visit research institutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must have a PhD, with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal.
Broad scientific knowledge and training.
Excellent literary and communication skills.
The ability to absorb new areas of research.
Postdoctoral experience.
Previous editorial experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Working Model

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Hard Skills & Tools

original researchmanuscript selectionpeer reviewcontent developmenteditorial writingcontent commissioningscientific knowledgepostdoctoral experienceeditorial experience

Soft Skills

communication skillsliterary skillsdecision makingability to absorb new research

Certifications

PhD