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Letters in Applied Microbiology (LAM) Junior Editor

Employer
Applied Microbiology International
Location
This is an international remote position
Salary
Honorarium
Closing date
30 Jun 2023

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Sector
Publishing
Role
Trainee
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

Combined Journal Cover Image BannerApplied Microbiology International (AMI) invites applications for the role of Junior Editor (JEs) for LAM for a period of two years to begin in summer 2023. We will be recruiting 16 JEs in this intake. No editorial experience is necessary as this is a trainee position.

About LAM

Established in 1985 Letters in Applied Microbiology (LAM) is wholly owned by AMI. The journal is hybrid and publishes research and reviews in the broad field of applied microbiology. 

After many years publishing with Blackwell and then Wiley, as of January 2023 the journal is published with our new publishing partner, Oxford University Press, under the new editorial leadership of Dr Marcela Hernández, Editor-in-Chief, and Dr Callum Cooper, Deputy Editor. 

Our vision for LAM is to be the journal that supports and develops the next generation of applied microbiologists. We are looking to focus on early career researchers and be accessible and inclusive. As such, we have developed the structure of the board to enable us to train the editors of the future.
 

Candidates

We are seeking candidates who are active early career researchers and have completed a PhD within the last six years. Candidates should currently be working in the field of applied microbiology, including food microbiology, environmental microbiology, and clinical microbiology. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about communicating science and have a keen interest in academic journal publishing. Applicants from across the globe are welcome to apply.

Overall purpose of the role

You will work with your mentor, a Senior Editor, to learn how to handle papers through the peer review process. You will learn how to manage the initial submission through to decision in an efficient and fair way, upholding the highest ethical standards and striving to give all authors the best experience in their interactions with LAM.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in Editorial Board meetings with AMI and the publisher, in person and online
  • Contribute ideas for development, feedback on how to improve processes and author service
  • Maintain the integrity of the review process and publishing ethics, providing guidance to authors and reviewers as appropriate
  • Act as an ambassador for the journal within your community and at international events 

Benefits

  • Extensive training, mentoring and administrative support from Senior Editors and the Publisher
  • A small annual honorarium 
  • Free AMI membership
  • Discounted registration at AMI events
  • A certificate at completion of training from AMI

Applications

Applicants should submit the following: 

  • CV 
  • A letter of application outlining why they are interested in the role (500-750 words)

Applications are due by Friday 30 June 2023, and should be emailed to publishing@appliedmicrobiology.org.
 

Company

We fundamentally believe that global challenges need to be solved by global, interdisciplinary experts who apply their diverse experience and unique voices to achieve a common goal. Because of this, we’re a truly inclusive, international organisation.

What we do

We bring the microbiology community together across borders and disciplines, we look to the future and nurture those working and studying in our field,  and we enable meaningful collaboration to advance scientific impact.

We provide funding to encourage research and broad participation at our events and to ensure diverse voices are around the table working together to solve the sustainability development goals we’ve chosen to support.

At Applied Microbiology International we publish leading industry magazine, The Microbiologist, and in partnership with Wiley and Oxford University Press, we publish six internationally acclaimed journals. We nurture early careers, recognise advancements, and celebrate professional capabilities through our prestigious awards. We enable collaboration between global interdisciplinary teams, use our collective expertise to influence policy across the globe and work to inspire the next generation of microbiologists. Applied Microbiology International is a conduit for scientific discovery to improve the planet for all.

We give a voice to applied microbiologists around the world, amplifying our collective influence and informing international, evidence-based, decision making.

Company info
Website
Telephone
07484266168
Location
Salisbury House
Station Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 2LA
United Kingdom

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