Associate or Senior Editor (Optical Physics)

Location: Hybrid working model in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune

Company

hirify.global is a global research publisher operating Nature Portfolio journals and researcher services.

What you will do

• Evaluate original optics and photonics research manuscripts for quality, novelty, context and suitability for publication.
• Make editorial decisions throughout manuscript selection and peer review while following journal standards, workflows and publication timelines.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers, the Editorial Board and the Chief Editor to maintain rigorous and transparent peer review.
• Represent the journal within the scientific community, identify emerging trends and attract high-quality submissions.
• Contribute to editorial policies, peer review practices, publishing processes and the journal’s development strategy.
• Commission reviews and special collections and develop editorials, highlights and summaries that make complex research accessible.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in optics, photonics or a related field, including areas such as imaging, optical communication, sensing, optical computing or quantum optics.
• Thorough understanding of recent trends and developments in optics and photonics.
• Ability to assess the novelty, context and implications of research from different areas of the discipline.
• Passion for science and demonstrated interest in research both within and beyond the candidate’s speciality.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and meet scientists worldwide.

Nice to have

• Additional research experience.
• Knowledge and experience in integrated optics.
• Significant editorial experience; editorial experience is not required, but it may support consideration for a Senior Editor position.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Hybrid work from one of the Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, New Delhi or Pune offices.
• Collaborative editorial culture with knowledge exchange across the Nature Portfolio editorial team.
• Commitment to inclusion and workplace accommodations for disability, neurodivergence or chronic conditions.

Hiring process

• Submit a brief cover letter explaining interest in the role, relevant experience, preferred office location, salary expectations and current notice period.
• Submit a CV including education, employment history, published scientific papers and achievements demonstrating suitability.
• Applications close on 21 November 2026.