OverviewIn this role you help shape cutting-edge materials research by overseeing manuscript screening, peer review, and editorial decisions for Nature Materials. You will work within Nature Portfolio to align content with strategic aims and engage with researchers across academia and industry. The position offers global collaboration, travel to conferences, and opportunities to influence publishing workflows and content strategy. This role is permanent and located in Shanghai, Beijing, Milan, or Pune, with a strong emphasis on scientific judgment and community engagement.

Responsabilità

Handle original research submissions and guide the editorial process from screening to peer reviewMake well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert inputContribute to content strategy and publishing workflows within Nature Materials and Nature PortfolioCommission and edit content such as Reviews, Perspectives, News & Views, Comments,



or EditorialsCoordinate with editors across the Nature family and with external researchersAttend conferences and visit research institutions

Requisiti fondamentali

PhD in materials science or a related fieldStrong understanding of current trends in the fieldBroad scientific interests beyond specializationExcellent written and spoken EnglishAbility to assess novelty and implications of research across areas of materials scienceWillingness to travel and engage with researchers globallyEditorial experience is a plusAbility to read and interpret research papers for broader impactstrong communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationbreadth of knowledge across materials science (metallic, inorganic, 2D)ability to assess cross-disciplinary researcheditorial evaluation of manuscripts

📌 Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Materials (Roma)
🏢 Springer Nature
📍 Roma