Overview
In 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 review
Make well-reasoned editorial decisions based on expert input
Contribute to content strategy and publishing workflows within Nature Materials and Nature Portfolio
Commission and edit content such as Reviews, Perspectives, News & Views, Comments, or Editorials




Coordinate with editors across the Nature family and with external researchers
Attend conferences and visit research institutions
Requisiti fondamentali PhD in materials science or a related field
Strong understanding of current trends in the field
Broad scientific interests beyond specialization
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to assess novelty and implications of research across areas of materials science
Willingness to travel and engage with researchers globally
Editorial experience is a plus
Ability to read and interpret research papers for broader impact
strong communication
interpersonal skills
collaboration
breadth of knowledge across materials science (metallic, inorganic, 2D)
ability to assess cross-disciplinary research
editorial evaluation of manuscripts

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