About Us The Journal of Experimental Botany (JXB) is a leading plant science journal publishing high quality primary research and review papers in the plant sciences. JXB papers cover a range of disciplines from molecular and cellular physiology and biochemistry through whole plant physiology to community physiology and food security. About You As the Assistant Editor, your main responsibilities will be: the journal’s commissioning activities (including special issues, Darwin reviews & Expert Views using the journal’s social media accounts to imaginatively promote journal content the administration of peer review and the journal inbox (shared with other staff) the provision of high-quality customer service to the JXB community Candidates will have experience and understanding of the academic system and peer review process as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to act with discretion, empathy, tact and diplomacy. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: While the SEB’s editorial team usually work remotely, there is the requirement for the whole team to be present at the editorial office on the Lancaster University campus at least one day a week (currently Thursday). Please see attached the Job Description and the full advert is on our website. Closing date: 31st January 2025 “Please note that t he interviews will be virtual and will happen in February. We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.” How to Apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role via the green button. Please note that applications without a covering letter will be rejected. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Mike Page ( [email protected] ) The Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds. The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.