Chief Editor, Nature Robotics (Robotics)

Location: Hybrid working model in Shanghai, Madrid, or Pune

Company

hirify.global is a global scientific publisher responsible for journals, books, research platforms, and services supporting scientific communication and discovery.

What you will do

• Provide strategic, scientific, and operational leadership for Nature Robotics, launching in January 2028.
• Set the journal’s editorial vision and oversee manuscript assessment, editorial decisions, and publication standards.
• Commission and edit Reviews and News & Views articles and contribute written content.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the editorial team while maintaining quality management and operational excellence.
• Develop the journal’s portfolio positioning, community engagement, growth, and long-term strategy.
• Engage with the scientific community through laboratory visits, conferences, and international outreach.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field and a strong research background.
• Established connections with relevant robotics and research communities.
• Previous editorial experience; line-management experience is beneficial.
• Broad knowledge of robotics topics, including engineering, applied sciences, and artificial intelligence.
• Excellent literary and verbal communication skills, scientific judgement, and leadership qualities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Nice to have

• Experience with line management.
• Innovative ideas for the future development of the journal.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within an editorial and publishing network including Nature, Nature Machine Intelligence, Nature Sensors, Nature Mechanical Engineering, and Nature Electronics.
• Collaborative and communicative working environment focused on scientific quality and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for disability, neurodivergence, or chronic conditions.

Hiring process

• Submit a recent CV, cover letter with salary expectations, and a maximum 1,500-word statement.
• The statement should explain the candidate’s vision for the journal’s content, competitive positioning, and long-term development.
• Applications are reviewed as they are submitted until 1 November 2026.