Associate/Senior Editor, BMC Digital Health, BMC Artificial Intelligence, B at Springer Nature

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journal Development Strategy, Content Commissioning, Manuscript Oversight, Ethics Investigation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Editorial Board Recruitment, Content Promotion, Social Media Activities, Website Content Development, Conference Attendance, Critical Assessment, Time Management, Prioritization, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Focus

Industry

Information Services

Description

Job Title: Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Digital Health, BMC Artificial Intelligence, BMC Biomedical Engineering Location: Pune or Shanghai – hybrid working model Applications Deadline: 1st April (early applications are encouraged) About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. About The Brand BMC has more than 25 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral About the Role You will contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Artificial Intelligence, BMC Digital Health and BMC Biomedical Engineering and by driving the content development of this journal. This is a dynamic and varied role that will give you the opportunity to see content across a broad range of topics and contribute to the success of BMC as a whole. Communication is a key part of this role, as you will need to build excellent and productive relationships with the external Editorial Board who manage the peer review process and with internal teams responsible for journal editorial office support. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and can be based in our Pune or Shanghai office on a hybrid working pattern. Role responsibilities: Create journal development strategy for BMC Artificial Intelligence, BMC Digital Health and BMC Biomedical Engineering, based on journal performance and overall strategy of the BMC series. Identify and commission reviews, collections and supplements Oversee content published primarily by advising on content handled by editorial board members, but also by handling individual submissions yourself where required. Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases, both pre- and post-publication, with the guidance of Springer Nature Research Integrity Group when needed. Build strong communication and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors, working with Senior Board Members to discuss journal policy, editorial board recruitment, and content-related matters. Contribute to the recruitment and training of new editorial board members and support editorial board engagement initiatives across the journals. Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, and increase journal visibility by writing blogs and participating in social media activities to promote journal content and BMC values. Develop journal website content and features that are of interest to the community and raise the profile of the journal website in the online environment. Attend conferences to promote the journal and develop a network of contacts within relevant fields. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Educated to PhD level (or equivalent) in artificial intelligence, computer science, biomedical engineering, digital health, data science, or a closely related field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach Ability to critically assess manuscripts across a range of topics for novelty, scientific content, and their implications Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals Desirable: Previous solid editorial experience in scientific publishing is needed to be considered for the Senior Editor level To apply, please submit: a CV a supporting statement explaining what is your motivation for applying for this role. SN-Being Resilient, SN-Collaboration, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Scientific Comprehension At 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. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/ #LI-KN1 Job Posting End Date: 2-04-2026 We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.

Responsibilities

The role involves creating journal development strategies for BMC Artificial Intelligence, BMC Digital Health, and BMC Biomedical Engineering, and overseeing content by advising the editorial board and handling individual submissions. Responsibilities also include investigating ethics cases, building relationships with Editorial Board Members, and contributing to recruitment and training initiatives.