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

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

Location(s): Pune, India or London, UK

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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.

• Eagerness to meet researchers worldwide, in person and virtually, to learn more about them and their research, help them learn more about us, and solicit submissions in areas of interest.

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.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this job profile include:
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Job Posting End Date:

12-03-2026