Interim Associate Editor, Nature Biomedical Engineering

. Select and reject manuscripts for publication within current editorial policy .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Select and reject manuscripts for publication within current editorial policy
Cover for absent colleagues or gaps in special knowledge within the editorial team
Build Nature Biomedical Engineering’s reputation by fostering relationships with researchers
Take responsibility for developing a broad subject area where agreed
Define topics for Perspective and Review Articles, assess author proposals, handle resulting manuscripts, and improve them through effective editing
Support colleagues in manuscript handling and participate in team training and development
Participate in publishing strategy planning and, where agreed, lead journal input into technological and operational developments
Develop productive relationships with Nature journal editors, editorial assistants, Author Services, and other departments
Coordinate with commercial colleagues and advise marketing and advertising departments on sponsored projects

What you’ll need

A PhD (or equivalent) in biomedical engineering or related discipline
A passion for science and a thirst to learn more
Broad interest in scientific research, both within and beyond your specialty
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and fluency in English (written and spoken)
Ability to read and assess the novelty, context and implications of research submitted to the journal from different areas of this discipline
Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
Postdoctoral experience preferred but not required
Experience in biomedical imaging or genome editing would be a bonus
Editorial experience is not required, although significant editorial experience is encouraged for Senior Editor positions
CV, brief cover letter, and a Research Highlight of no more than 300 words required for application

Comp & perks