Springer Nature, a leading global research publisher, is seeking a highly motivated Associate or Senior Editor to join the team at Communications AI & Computing. This position is based in either Shanghai, Beijing, Pune, or New Delhi and offers a hybrid working model.

About Springer Nature & Nature Portfolio

Springer Nature publishes a vast number of journals and books and is a pioneer in open research. For over 180 years, the company has provided technology-enabled products and services to help researchers, healthcare professionals, and educators advance knowledge and understanding.

Nature Portfolio, a part of Springer Nature, includes the internationally renowned journal Nature, founded in 1869, as well as Nature Research and Nature Reviews journals. It also offers a multidisciplinary open access journal and provides over nine million unique visitors monthly with scientific content, news, and career resources.

The Role: Communications AI & Computing

Communications AI & Computing is a multidisciplinary, open-access journal focused on high-quality research across computational sciences and Artificial Intelligence. The journal aims to champion rigorous, reproducible, and reusable research, from fundamental algorithm development to large-scale applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate submitted manuscripts based on expert advice and journal standards.
  • Contribute to the development of editorial policies, particularly regarding AI ethics and open science.
  • Advise authors on manuscript preparation to ensure clarity and impact.
  • Recruit, support, and guide a team of external editors.
  • Represent the journal at conferences and research institutions.
  • Promote published research through press releases and Research Highlights.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a PhD-level research background in computational social science, computational neuroscience, and/or computational linguistics, with a strong focus on AI ethics and human-machine interaction. Researchers from other AI-related disciplines with relevant ethical and policy experience are also encouraged to apply.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated ability to assess the novelty and implications of research.
  • A passion for science and a commitment to continuous learning.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Editorial experience and postdoctoral training are advantageous but not required.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter outlining their interest and salary expectations, along with a 300-word outline of a recent development in AI or computational science, referencing a specific publication or news article. Springer Nature is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

For more information about Springer Nature’s DEI initiatives, please visit https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion. The application deadline is April 16th, 2026.