Job Title: Associate Editor
Location: Pune – Hybrid Working Model
Closing date: TBC
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. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.
About Discover Journals
Discover 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.
About the Role
As an Associate Editor, you will play a key role in supporting Journal Editors and Editorial Board Members (EBMs) to ensure rapid and high-quality peer review, and publication. You will support content delivery by managing peer review for specific manuscripts across our journals and making editorial decisions. Success in this role requires strong time management skills, broad scientific knowledge, and a commitment to excellence in editorial practices. Key performance indicators include fast turnaround times, rigorous peer review standards, and exceptional service to authors, reviewers, and EBMs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about science and looking to launch a career in academic publishing. The position is full-time and based out of our Pune office, with a hybrid working arrangement.
Responsibilities
Assess manuscripts for compliance with our editorial policies and suitability for peer review.
Identify and invite appropriate peer reviewers and manage the peer review process in a timely manner.
Recommend editorial decisions.
Liaise with EBMs to progress manuscripts to a final decision.
Manuscript consultation (e.g., support Assistant Editors/EBMs with reviewer finding).
Identify manuscripts where there are difficulties in reaching an editorial decision and provide a resolution.
Working with stakeholders to support the development of the journals and ad hoc projects.
Experience, skills and qualifications
PhD-level research experience in Computer Science or Engineering
Thorough understanding of the scientific research community and its needs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Sound knowledge of and interest in science in general
Highly self-motivated, resourceful, and achievement-oriented
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong workload management and organizational skills
Active, supportive team player with an adaptable and flexible approach
How to apply
Please submit a CV with a brief account of your accomplishments, and a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying, why you believe you are a good fit, your key ambitions in the role, and your salary expectations.
Eligibility
In accordance with our internal career movement guidance, 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role.
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Job Posting End Date:
20-08-2025
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights.
Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations.
Global key facts:
Established for over 180 years
Nearly 10,000 colleagues
200 offices in 45 countries on all continents
World’s largest academic book publisher
Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal
First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles
Key brands and imprints:
Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people.
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Palgrave Macmillan
Apress
Macmillan Education
Scientific American
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