Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Health (public health and epidemiology)

Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Health (public health and epidemiology) page is loaded Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Health (public health and epidemiology)locations: Pune SNTPS Kharadi : Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 12, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR105321 Job Title: Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Health (public health and epidemiology) Location(s): Pune, India or London, UK About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. 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Nature Health , launched in January 2026, is a new journal of public, global, digital and environmental health that will publish the most impactful research that influences health policy and practice, including from the biomedical, social, and environmental sciences. About the Role In this position, you will work closely with the Chief Editor and the editorial team on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection; commissioning; editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content; as well as occasional writing for the journal. This work requires decisiveness and excellent time-management skills as well as a communicative, collaborative spirit within and outside the team, as you will also engage with the broader public health community, including at conferences and site visits. Role Responsibilities: The successful applicants will work within a close-knit multidisciplinary team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process. Manuscript selection and the overseeing of peer review. Commissioning and editing of reviews and commentary. The generation and discussion of ideas for new content. Writing for the journal. Liaising with the research community through laboratory visits and international conferences. Attendance to scientific conferences and regular liaising with researchers via videoconference and on-site visits. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential A PhD (or equivalent) in an area of health research, Ideally in public health or epidemiology. Track record of published health research. Strong work ethic Outstanding organization and time management skills Decisiveness leavened with openness and humility Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and strong fluency in English (written and spoken). A collaborative spirit: you will be working in a team setting, striving to support and mentor others, and to maximize our collective success. Flexibility: be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and understanding that our priorities may change with the evolution of health research and world events. Desirable Postdoctoral experience. For consideration for the senior-editor position, candidates must have extensive editorial experience in a clearly similar role on one or more health research journals. Job Profile Skills and Skill Levels SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Collaboration, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Scientific Comprehension, SN-Being Resilient 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. 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