Job Title: Associate Editor, Discover Journals (Materials and Chemistry) Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing or Pune, Hybrid Working Model Application Deadline: Apr 17th, 2026 About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world.
Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing or Pune, Hybrid Working ModelSpringer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research.
Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visitDiscover Journals aim to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories by publishing in peer-reviewed journals with an inclusive editorial threshold. We are seeking an Associate Editor on our Discover journals to manage the launch and development of a portfolio of new journals infocused on integrity of our publication process, speed of review, and excellent author service. Reporting to an Executive Publisher or Team Manager, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal editors, and the scientific community. You will contribute to the success of the Discover journals by owning the launch and development of journals and content development of a defined portfolio, overseeing and supporting editorial handling of articles in various stages of the review process. This is an exciting, dynamic and varied role that will greatly contribute to the success of Discover as a whole.With support from the Executive Publisher and internal stakeholders, ensure new journals are launched on-schedule and meet required board member and content thresholds to openContent development Develop a journal development strategy for each journal in your portfolio, taking into account individual journal performance and development needs, as well as the overall strategy of the Discover Series Work with colleagues across the Journals group to support subject-specific strategy development at Springer NatureProactive reaching out to potential authors either directly or through the editorial boards to attract submissions and develop the journalOversee the handling of the content published in the Discover Series journals, primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required. Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed. Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues and to prioritise author service while maintaining editorial standardsBuild excellent communications and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors. Ensure maximum engagement with the Editorial Board at all levels to maintain efficient manuscript handling, drive editorial board recruitment, and engage them with the strategy and development of your journals.Contribute to editorial board engagement initiatives across the journalsEnsure that all members of the Editorial Board are fully aware of the ethos and editorial policies of the journal and the Discover series, and have all necessary training and information to perform their roles.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 and raise the profile of the journal websites in the online environment.Increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and Discover values.Contribute to the culture of the Discover publishing team by supporting your colleagues, covering for them when needed and sharing expertise and experience. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues in marketing, production, IT and other departments to ensure journal success, and work together with department contacts to resolve any problems that may ariseRepresent the team in projects with Production, Sales, Marketing, Finance and other Editorial colleagues.Educated to PhD level , or MS with research experience in the field of materials and chemistryAn interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant fieldHighly customer focusedAble to respond to non-routine circumstances Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goalsAbility to adapt to changing circumstancesPrevious editorial experience a strong plusSN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Scientific Comprehension, SN-Collaboration, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Being Resilient, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Interpersonal Awareness At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here
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