Associate Editor – Engineering (Hybrid, Pune)

About the role

Springer Nature is seeking an Associate Editor for its Engineering portfolio. Based in Pune with a hybrid working model, you will support Journal Editors and Editorial Board Members to ensure rapid, high‑quality peer review and publication of scientific manuscripts.

Key responsibilities

• Assess submitted manuscripts for compliance with journal policies and editorial thresholds.
• Identify, invite, and manage appropriate peer reviewers, ensuring timely reviews.
• Make editorial decisions based on reviewer feedback and scientific judgment.
• Provide consultation and editorial support to Assistant Editors, Journal Owners, and Editorial Board Members.
• Resolve manuscripts where editorial decisions are challenging.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on journal development, workflow improvements, and ad‑hoc projects.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent research experience.
• Strong time‑management abilities and broad scientific knowledge.
• Commitment to excellence in editorial practices and service to authors, reviewers, and board members.

Required skills

What we offer

• Full‑time position in a globally recognized publishing group.
• Hybrid work arrangement with a supportive academic‑publishing environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth in scientific editorial work.