Springer Nature

Assistant

• Understand publishing workflows and contribute to journals meeting annual targets for submissions, publications, and turnaround times, ensuring alignment with broader portfolio and business objectives.
• Provide foundational support for journal portfolios, including preparing contracts, monitoring and requesting payments, and maintaining accurate internal records.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and professional communication to Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, society partners, authors, and reviewers, demonstrating strong interpersonal awareness and customer focus.
• Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, utilizing PowerPoint, Looker, and other internal databases to support decision-making and reporting.
• Participate in the communication and management of publishing policies and protocols, including plagiarism detection, AI-use guidance, open access policies, and publication ethics initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across marketing, production, peer review management, finance, customer service, and other departments, demonstrating organizational savvy and the ability to build productive partnerships.
• Monitor portfolio performance metrics and support financial processes, applying developing financial acumen to understand journal operations, budgets, and business drivers.
• Liaise with Editorial Assistants and publishing colleagues across divisions to share best practices and identify opportunities to improve workflows, communications, and operational efficiency.
• Adapt effectively to changing priorities, industry developments, and evolving publishing standards, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn.
• Contribute to cross-departmental projects and initiatives related to publication ethics, data transparency, open access policies, and other industry developments.
• Support the team in managing urgent issues and escalations, remaining calm and solutions-oriented under pressure to assist with effective crisis management when required.
• Evaluate and navigate multiple priorities, stakeholders, and publishing processes, demonstrating the ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach when facing challenges, setbacks, or competing demands, demonstrating resilience while delivering high-quality results.

Publishing Assistant

Editor

• 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.

Associate or Senior Editor – Nature Progress Oncology

Manager

• Line manage several (Associate, Senior) Research Integrity Advisers and Specialists
• Support all Research Integrity Advisers in the management of their caseloads, providing support, training and guidance in difficult cases.
• Ensure that all advice provided by the team of Research Integrity Advisers complies with editorial best practice as defined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Springer Nature policies.
• Provide supervision, guidance and advice for Research Integrity Advisers and Specialists for cases that require input from the legal and communications departments.
• Monitor the performance of the team, identify trends and gaps for continuous improvement
• Responsibility for the professional and personal development of Research Integrity Advisers and Specialists, identifying development opportunities and necessary training.
• Responsibility for the recruitment of new team members by selection of potential candidates and conducting job interviews, liaising with Human Resources.
• Oversee the project management of individual and large cases that are being processed with the Research Integrity Support Team and ensure that cases are driven towards resolution following Standard Operating Procedures and meeting Key Performance Indicators.
• Continuously review the cooperation between the Resolutions Team and the Research Integrity Support Team and liaise with the Head of Research Integrity Resolutions to propose and implement improvements.
• Ensure up-to-date, user-friendly resources are available for in-house staff to assist them in self-resolving integrity issues.
• Identity the need for new self-service resources and initiate the creation of these resources together with the Research Integrity Advisers and Specialists.
• Work with all stakeholders (for example, senior management and the communications and legal teams) to resolve complicated integrity issues.
• Carefully manage and resolve conflict situations between stakeholders on a research integrity cases.
• Be an expert contributor for training materials on publication ethics for staff and external editors, and run training (in-person or via webinar) on publication ethics.
• Initiate, project manage and contribute to other tasks and projects related to ensuring compliance with ethical policies/guidelines and improving workflows.
• Represent SNRIG externally and promote its work, (e.g. writing blog posts, attending industry events and editorial board meetings, liaising with governmental organizations);
• Contribute to the development of the team strategy and objectives together with the Head of Research Integrity, Resolutions.
• Initiate, manage and contribute to projects in the Research Integrity Group that contribute to the team's objectives
• Contribute research integrity expertise to the development of research integrity tools and implementation of these tools in the Resolutions team's workflow.
• Contribute to other tasks and projects related to ensuring compliance with ethical policies/guidelines (e.g. policy and technology development, contributing to research projects, auditing journals).
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement of workflows and tool to accelerate case resolution.
• Contribute to the development of research integrity training materials for inhouse staff and externals editors.
• Provide remote or onsite presentations and workshops on research integrity to inhouse editorial staff
• Drive your professional development by seeking out training opportunities to further your and the team’s goals and objectives

Research Integrity Manager

Research Analyst

• Run investigations where specific concerns are raised regarding images, data, data analysis, and the derived results and conclusions, and validate concerns using a range of tools and techniques
• Use scientific comprehension to provide analysis and advice for in-house editorial teams to determine whether manuscripts still under consideration are suitable for publication, and post-publication to recommend a course of action such as correction, expression of concern or retraction through decision quality
• Communicate effectively to understand and express complex ethics concepts, and clearly and concisely explain cases, both in writing and via video call, to internal and external stakeholders, such as Publishing Editors, Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Directors, Society stakeholders and Authors
• Serve as an escalation point for Research Integrity Advisers within the Resolutions team for complicated cases requiring expertise regarding image or data integrity
• Process multiple “Large cases” (involving multiple, related articles) concurrently, working as a project lead and collaborating with the Support team and Associate Research Integrity Advisers
• Use your knowledge of the case to streamline processes to drive them to resolution following Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with relevant Springer Nature policies, COPE guidelines and industry best practices
• Identify legal and reputational risk and liaise with internal legal and communications teams to mitigate these risks
• Manage a high-volume workload of concurrent cases to meet targets and Key Performance Indicators
• Keep meticulous records of cases up to date and contribute to reporting
• Contribute to training and mentoring, training materials, policy development, workflow improvements, presentations, workshops and projects, by maintaining a strong understanding of the evolving publication ethics landscape identifying new types of issues, and be action oriented by proactively addressing emergent needs

Research Integrity Specialist

• Ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to open
• Lead on the development of proposals for new launches in your subject area
• Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio
• Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature
• Proactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the editorial boards to attract submissions and develop the journal
• Oversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals
• Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases
• Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritise author service while maintaining editorial standards
• Build excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors
• Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board
• Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members
• Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings
• Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities
• Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community
• Attend conferences to promote the journals and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields
• Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content

Associate Editor, Discover Journals

Publisher

• Maintain and develop excellent relationships with external partners, including Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and Society representatives for journals within the program, demonstrating strong stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills.
• Monitor the status of all projects within the program through reporting systems, applying business insights and sound judgment to identify opportunities, address challenges, and liaise effectively with key stakeholders as needed.
• Prioritize journals for development and inclusion in company initiatives by leveraging market intelligence, financial awareness, and a strategic mindset to align decisions with company objectives.
• Support the management of journals by handling contract renewals and recruiting new Editors-in-Chief as required, utilizing strong editorial expertise, consulting skills, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Resolve queries and maintain proactive communication with Editors and other stakeholders through email, phone, virtual meetings, and occasional travel, demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and the ability to balance diverse stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with production, peer review management, research integrity, marketing, and other internal teams on individual projects and broader topics of mutual interest, fostering strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Maintain knowledge of COPE guidelines and apply strong editorial skills to advise on publication ethics queries, with appropriate supervision and in accordance with company policies and industry best practices.
• Maintain strong teamwork and communication with US and international editorial counterparts on immediate operational matters and long-term strategic initiatives, contributing business insights and supporting coordinated program development across regions.
• Work closely with various Springer Nature offices and business units to coordinate program activities, share market insights, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities and strategic goals.
• Represent Springer Nature at local and international conferences as required, building relationships with key stakeholders, identifying emerging market trends, strengthening industry networks, and creating new opportunities for portfolio growth.
• Apply an understanding of pedagogy, market developments, business performance, and strategic priorities to support the ongoing development and success of the journal portfolio.
• Perform related duties as required, demonstrating adaptability, sound judgment, effective consultation, and a strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Health Services Research and by driving the content development of these journals
• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Health Services Research
• Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer Nature
• Identify and commission reviews, collections and supplements
• Oversee the handling of the content published in BMC Health Services Research
• Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases
• Build excellent communication and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors
• Host regular Senior Board and Editorial Board Meetings
• Develop journal website content and features
• Attend conferences to promote the journals
• Contribute to the culture of the BMC editorial team

Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Health Services Research

• Handling original research papers and working closely with editor teams 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.
• Contributing to content and strategy in this area at Nature Human Behaviour and other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.
• Commissioning and editing content such as Reviews, or writing editorials.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

Associate or Senior Editor – Nature Human Behaviour

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of course components from approved manuscript through publication
• Prepare and manage manuscripts, design files, media, and digital assets for production
• Support copyediting and proofreading stages
• Coordinate proof circulation and digital releases
• Collaborate with Publishing, Digital Operations, and other stakeholders
• Track project progress, identify risks, and proactively propose solutions
• Maintain project documentation such as style guides, page plans, and templates
• Manage communication with external suppliers

Managing Editor

• Manage a portfolio of proprietary and society open access journals under the Springer brand
• Drive the growth and development of hybrid and open access journals
• Manage relationships with partner societies, including contract negotiations
• Develop strong working relationships with production, IT, and other departments
• Understand and manage annual targets for journal submission, publication, and transfer volumes
• Ensure all KPIs are regularly monitored and reported
• Manage annual Journal Development/Improvement Plans
• Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff and readers
• Attend external meetings to build working relationships with external parties
• Understand trends and changes in the communities served

Senior Publisher

• Shape and articulate a compelling editorial vision aligned with Cureus’ mission of inclusion, affordability, and scientific integrity.
• Work closely with an expert advisory board to shape and evolve editorial guidelines for AI-assisted research and publishing workflows.
• Define and champion the journal’s unique identity as an AI-first platform spanning all disciplines.
• Oversee end-to-end manuscript management, including AI-assisted initial screening, reviewer assignments, and peer review coordination.
• Champion and pilot innovative publishing models, including AI-assisted submissions and interactive content.

Chief Editor

Communications

• Handling original research papers, and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review - Manuscript Assessment, Critical Scientific Evaluation, Decision Quality, Publishing Workflows & Systems, Scientific & Academic Writing.
• 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 - Collaboration, Scientific Comprehension.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions - Communicates Effectively.

Associate or Senior Editor, Materials Science

• Run investigations where specific concerns are raised regarding images, data, data analysis, and the derived results and conclusions, and validate concerns using a range of tools and techniques
• Use scientific comprehension to provide analysis and advice for in-house editorial teams to determine whether manuscripts still under consideration are suitable for publication, and post-publication to recommend a course of action such as correction, expression of concern or retraction through decision quality
• Communicate effectively to understand and express complex ethics concepts, and clearly and concisely explain cases, both in writing and via video call, to internal and external stakeholders, such as Publishing Editors, Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Directors, Society stakeholders and Authors
• Serve as an escalation point for Research Integrity Advisers within the Resolutions team for complicated cases requiring expertise regarding image or data integrity
• Process multiple “Large cases” (involving multiple, related articles) concurrently, working as a project lead and collaborating with the Support team and Associate Research Integrity Advisers
• Use your knowledge of the case to streamline processes to drive them to resolution following Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with relevant Springer Nature policies, COPE guidelines and industry best practices
• Identify legal and reputational risk and liaise with internal legal and communications teams to mitigate these risks
• Manage a high-volume workload of concurrent cases to meet targets and Key Performance Indicators
• Be resilient and able to reprioritise as urgent issues arise
• Keep meticulous records of cases up to date and contribute to reporting
• Contribute to training and mentoring, training materials, policy development, workflow improvements, presentations, workshops and projects, by maintaining a strong understanding of the evolving publication ethics landscape identifying new types of issues, and be action oriented by proactively addressing emergent needs

• Oversee Nature’s magazine component
• Set content and operations vision and strategies
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and impact of magazine sections
• Lead Chief Editors teams
• Create positive team environment
• Liaise on content strategy with Managing Editor
• Work with platform and technology leaders

Chief Editor, Nature

• Select and prepare manuscripts for publication
• Promote journal’s coverage in Earth and environmental sciences
• Ensure manuscripts are transferred to production in appropriate state
• Advise Advertising and Marketing as required

Publishing Assistant

Associate or Senior Editor – Nature Progress Oncology

Research Integrity Manager

Research Integrity Specialist

Associate Editor, Discover Journals

Publisher

Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Health Services Research

Associate or Senior Editor – Nature Human Behaviour

Managing Editor

Senior Publisher

Chief Editor

Associate or Senior Editor, Materials Science

Research Integrity Specialist

Chief Editor, Nature

Interim Associate/Senior Editor, Communications Earth & Environment