Microbial Genomics Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Call for Expressions of interest

06 October 2025

Microbial Genomics pioneers all areas of genome research spanning the breadth of microbial life including viruses, bacteria, archaea and microbial eukaryotes. The journal welcome articles showing novel insights, new applications, or innovative approaches using genomic data. Content ranges from comparative and functional genomics of model organisms to population-scale evolution, epidemiology and microbiome studies, and real-world genomics applications with clinical, veterinary or environmental relevance.

We are currently looking to appoint a Deputy Editor-in-Chief to closely work with the Editor-in-Chief on editorial strategy for the journal. The Deputy Editor-in-Chief will also have responsibility for soliciting content for the journal, ensuring that the journal publishes high-quality research, and is engaged with the microbiology community. The Deputy Editor-in-Chief will work closely with the Publishing Editor and other Society staff on editorial delivery and development for the journal.

Please see a full description of the role and details of how to express your interest here. The closing date for expressions of interests is 1 November 2025.

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