Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biological, Clinical, and Social Sciences

Overview

Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biological,Clinical, andSocial Sciences

Organization: Nature Portfolio

Locations: New York, Jersey City, or Berlin – Hybrid Working Model

Closing Date: January 11th, 2026

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Do you love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about scientific research? Do you enjoy reading papers outside your chosen area of research? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any or all these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join the Nature Portfolio editorial team.

To help us to build on the success of the portfolio, we’re seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to join the biology editorial team as an Associate or Senior Editor in Cardiovascular and Metabolism. In this position, you will be handling basic translational and clinical research in Cardiovascular and Metabolism content in Nature. Your job will include soliciting primary research content in areas of strategic priority, handling the peer-review of manuscripts in collaboration with your team, engaging with the scientific community in conferences and site visits, and organizing special projects and events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of research in Cardiovascular or Metabolism. Expertise in one or more of the following areas will be given strong consideration: basic and translational science, clinical trial design and innovation, novel therapeutic approaches.

This is a permanent position within the Nature Portfolio. The successful applicant will primarily support Nature’s biological, clinical, and social sciences team and may collaborate closely with other Nature Portfolio journals as needed.

Please note that responsibilities and journal assignments may evolve over time in response to portfolio needs.

• They will report to the relevant deputy editor and will also work closely with editorial colleagues across the globe.
• They will be expected to play an important role in influencing the representation of their fields in the journal and in representing the journal to the international research community.
• They will handle original research papers and review material: the ability to offer well-reasoned and timely editorial decisions incorporating expert advice is crucial.
• They will liaise extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and experts in the international research community.
• Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial…