Associate or Senior Editor (Quantum Physics/Technology), Nature Communications

Title:  Associate or Senior Editor (Quantum Physics and Quantum Technologies), Nature Communications

Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New York, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Milan, Madrid (Hybrid model)

Closing date: 31st July 2025

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About The Brand

Nature Research is the world’s leader in publishing high-quality research from across the natural sciences. Its journals include Nature, the Nature Research journals, the Nature Reviews journals and Nature Communications .

Nature Communications  is the leading multidisciplinary Open Access journal, publishing high-quality scientific research. To help us to build on the success of this journal, we’re seeking a researcher with a background in quantum physics/ quantum technologies, who has a critical eye, a deep understanding of their subject and interests beyond, and who can think on their feet.

About The Role

The Associate/Senior Editor role at Nature Communications  is ideal for researchers who love science but feel that a career at the bench isn’t enough to sate your desire to learn more about the natural world and for those who enjoy reading papers outside their chosen area of research.

The responsibilities include: 

• 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.

• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.

To be considered for the position, you will have: 

• A PhD (or equivalent) in quantum physics/ quantum technologies. This could include, but is not limited to, quantum computing/ simulation, quantum communication/ cryptography, and quantum metrology. Candidates with expertise in quantum optics and photonic implementations of quantum technologies are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Some postdoctoral research experience is preferred but not essential. A thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the subject is essential.

• A passion for science and a thirst to learn more. You must be able to demonstrate the breadth of your interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your speciality and across the wider field of physics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent in English (written and spoken).

• The ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline.

• Be eager to travel and meet scientists worldwide, learn more about them and their research, and help them learn more about us and what we are looking for in the papers we seek to publish.

This role can be in our Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Jersey City, Madrid, or Milan (hybrid) office. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. Editorial experience is not required, although applicants with significant editorial experience are encouraged to apply and will potentially be considered for Senior Editor positions.

Applicants should include a CV, a cover letter explaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment, and a separate concise (300-400 words) discussion of recent scientific developments in any area related to quantum physics that they found particularly exciting, stating why.

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US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country. 

US Annualized Base Salary Range: Associate Editor: $80,000 / Senior Editor: $95,000.