Associate or Senior Editor – Nature Progress Oncology

Springer Nature

Associate or Senior Editor managing editorial processes for oncology research at Nature Progress Oncology. Overseeing peer reviews, liaising with experts, and contributing to high-quality scientific content.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology/Biology with a strong understanding of recent trends and developments in the field. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with editors and the scientific community.

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PhD In Oncology/BiologyEditorial ExperienceResearch AssessmentCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

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Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPassion For ScienceEagerness To Learn

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Editorial ProcessManuscript SelectionPeer ReviewScientific CommunityResearch Trends

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.
Engaging with our external editorial board- guiding and assisting external editors with the tasks listed above, as well as recruitment and training of new board members.
Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
Commission and edit Reviews and write Editorials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to Oncology/ Biology.
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.
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.
Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Internal candidates from other hubs are welcome to apply.