British Ecological Society
11 - 50 employees
Founded 1913
🔬 Science
🤲 Charity
📚 Education
Science • Charity • Education
British Ecological Society is a UK-based charity and learned society that supports and represents a global community of ecologists. It advances ecological science by publishing society-owned journals, providing grants and professional development for researchers and students, producing educational resources, running events and communities, and informing policy and corporate sustainability through evidence-based guidance. The Society operates as a membership organization that promotes understanding, appreciation, and application of ecological knowledge.
Associate Editor, Data Integrity
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British Ecological Society
11 - 50 employees
Founded 1913
🔬 Science
🤲 Charity
📚 Education
Science • Charity • Education
British Ecological Society is a UK-based charity and learned society that supports and represents a global community of ecologists. It advances ecological science by publishing society-owned journals, providing grants and professional development for researchers and students, producing educational resources, running events and communities, and informing policy and corporate sustainability through evidence-based guidance. The Society operates as a membership organization that promotes understanding, appreciation, and application of ecological knowledge.
📋 Description
• Support data transparency: Review datasets for clarity, completeness, and alignment with journal standards. • Check metadata and documentation: Ensure authors provide accessible, well‑structured metadata that supports reproducibility. • Identify gaps or issues: Flag missing information, inconsistencies, or unclear methods to the editorial team. • Promote good practice: Help authors strengthen responsible data handling, open science, and ethical research behaviours. • Work collaboratively: Follow shared workflows and contribute to a positive, inclusive editorial environment.
🎯 Requirements
• Background in ecology or a related discipline. • Strong attention to detail and confidence working with ecological datasets. • Clear, accessible written communication. • Commitment to the BES values: equity, sustainability, collaboration, and integrity. • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. • Experience with data management, coding, or reproducible research. • Familiarity with open data platforms (e.g., Dryad, Zenodo). • Interest in ecological publishing and editorial processes.
🏖️ Benefits
• Receive free BES membership for one year, then 50% thereafter (see membership benefits) • Qualify for free registration to the BES Annual Meeting. • Attain evidence of your standing and authority in your field of research which can contribute to academic career progression. • For UK ecologists working in universities, an AE role is likely to contribute to institutional submissions to the Research Excellence Framework 2029 as an indicator of a positive research culture.
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