Senior Editor – Journal of Applied Ecology

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £8.1k / year

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🟠 Senior

✏️ Editor

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British Ecological Society

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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

• Assess submitted manuscripts for suitability, select handling Associate Editors and reviewers, and make decisions based on their comments and own judgement • Actively promote the Journal and the BES through networks and conference attendance • Solicit contributions across areas relevant to the Journal • Identify key subject areas for Journal focus • Gather opinions from academic ecologists and suggest procedural changes, new initiatives, and strategic discussions • Identify and recruit new Associate Editors, supporting diverse representation and participation • Help identify papers for promotion via blogs, video, podcasting, and media • Contribute to Journal development and cross-journal initiatives with other BES journals • Act as Associate Editor for a limited number of manuscripts • Engage with social media tools to promote the Journal (desirable)

🎯 Requirements

• Active researcher with broad interests in applied ecology • PhD in ecology or related fields • Evidence of an active and relevant publication record • Broad knowledge and understanding of applied ecology • Experience of reviewing and of other editorial work • Ability to work as part of a team of Editors, thinking strategically and creatively • Ability to work independently and prioritise from a range of active projects • Ability to form, communicate with, and operate in scientific networks and engage with relevant audiences • Ability to consider multiple information sources or viewpoints and act decisively • Commitment to the post and to the mission of the BES • Desire to explore new opportunities to develop and enhance journal publishing

🏖️ Benefits

• Additional financial support to facilitate attendance at meetings with other BES Editors and to act as an ambassador for the Journal at relevant conferences