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The Microbiology Society is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity. It is governed by a Board of Trustees who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. The Board of Trustees operates in compliance with the Society’s Articles of Association and Charity Commission guidance on good governance.

From 2025, the Society is constituting a new Board of Trustees that will be comprised of the Society’s three Executive Officers (President, General Secretary and Treasurer) and three elected members, plus up to three external experts. The role of the Board is to govern the organisation, provide the strategic direction of the Society and ensure its long-term financial sustainability.

The Microbiology Society is specifically looking for candidates with expertise in either the academic publishing business or charitable fundraising to co-opt to the Board of Trustees.

Co-opted Trustee role description

To make an application, please email the following to [email protected]:

• Your CV (no more than three sides)
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that answers the following questions:
  - Why do you want to be a trustee of the Microbiology Society?
  - How do your skills and expertise align with the role profile and candidate description detailed in the role description.

Closing date: Monday 4 November 2024
Preliminary interviews from week commencing 18 November 2024
Final Panel interviews: January 2025

Our Council and Committees Shadowing Scheme gives members an exclusive opportunity to gain insight into the inner working of the Society. By experiencing first-hand the activities and decision-making processes of key governing groups of the organisation, members can add to their CV, gain a wealth of knowledge, get a glimpse behind the scenes, and network with other microbiology leaders. Apply now to find out more about the way we work, so that you can strengthen your future nomination and go on to contribute to the leadership of the organisation through serving on Council and Committees.

Find out more and apply on the Council and Committees Shadowing Scheme page.

Access Microbiology is an open research platform dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed studies across the full spectrum of microscopic life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. It emphasises the significance of diverse research approaches, from replication studies to case reports, and actively encourages contributions that enhance methods and interdisciplinary collaboration within the microbiology community.

Editors of Access Microbiology are essential in promoting high-quality contributions and engaging with the microbiological community. Responsibilities include advocating for the platform, arranging peer reviews, communicating with contributors, and soliciting a range of submissions. Additionally you will have opportunities to contribute to the journal's strategic direction.

Person Specification

• Experience in microbiology, preferably with a wide breadth of expertise
• Some editorial experience working on STM academic journals
• Supports and advocates for open science, and the policies and technologies that will facilitate it including, but not limited to, open access publishing and open data
• Maintain an active research profile and preferably have some presence on social media e.g. X/Twitter
• Have an understanding of the role of the Microbiology Society in promoting microbiology, and the central role that publishing in society titles has in continuing these efforts.

Please see the full job description below for details of how to apply.

Access Microbiology Editor job description

The closing date for applications is 19^th December.

The Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.

Access Microbiology is an open research platform dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed studies across the full spectrum of microscopic life forms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. It emphasises the significance of diverse research approaches, from replication studies to case reports, and actively encourages contributions that enhance methods and interdisciplinary collaboration within the microbiology community.

Editor Mentees at Access Microbiology are early-career microbiologists with little to no editorial experience. Editor Mentees will receive guidance from experienced Editor Mentors, allowing for skill development in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include coordinating peer reviews of manuscripts, soliciting submissions and ensuring authors comply with the platform policies.

Person Specification

• Experience in microbiology
• Supports and advocates for open science, and the policies and technologies that will facilitate it including, but not limited to, open access publishing and open data.
• Maintain an active research profile and preferably have some presence on social media e.g. X/Twitter.
• Have an understanding of the role of the Microbiology Society in promoting microbiology, and the central role that publishing in society titles has in continuing these efforts.

Please see the full job description below for details of how to apply.

Access Microbiology Editor Mentee job description

The closing date for applications is 19 December 2024.

The Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.

Microbial Genomics pioneers all areas of genome research spanning the breadth of microbial life including viruses, bacteria, archaea and microbial eukaryotes. We 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.

Senior Editors of Microbial Genomics play a key role in the journal, ensuring that we publish high-quality research and are engaged with the microbiological community. Your primary responsibility will be the editorial stewardship of a section of the journal, and this should be supplemented by activities which bring in content and raise the visibility of the journal and this section.

Person specification

• Demonstrated excellence in the area of functional genomics.
• Maintain an active microbial genomics research profile.
• Have an excellent network of international contacts in a range of specialties in the discipline.
• Previous editorial experience.
• Have an understanding of the role of the Microbiology Society in promoting microbiology and the central role that publishing in society journals has in continuing these efforts.

You do not need to have been involved with the Editorial Board or the Society previously to apply. Please see the full job description below for details of how to apply.

Microbial Genomics Senior Editor Job Description

The closing date for applications is 18 January 2025.

Microbial Genomics pioneers all areas of genome research spanning the breadth of microbial life including viruses, bacteria, archaea and microbial eukaryotes. We 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.

Editors of Microbial Genomics play a key role in the journal, ensuring that we publish high-quality research and are engaged with the microbiological community. Your main tasks will be arranging peer review of manuscripts submitted to the journal and, with the support of your Senior Editor, making editorial decisions based on this. You will also have opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of the journal.

Person specification

• Demonstrated excellence in an area of microbial genomics, we are especially looking for experts across the full range of eukaryotic microbiology. Individuals with expertise in other areas of microbial genomics are also encouraged to apply.
• Maintain an active microbial genomics research profile.
• Have an excellent network of international contacts in a range of specialties in the discipline.
• Have an understanding of the role of the Microbiology Society in promoting microbiology and the central role that publishing in society journals has in continuing these efforts.

You do not need to have been involved with the Editorial Board or the Society previously to apply. Please see the full job description below for details of how to apply.

Microbial Genomics Editor Job Description

The closing date for applications is Friday 17 January 2025.

The Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We value, promote and seek diversity.

Microbiology brings together communities of scientists from all microbiological disciplines and from around the world. The journal is looking for new Editors to join the Microbiology Editorial Board.

Editors of Microbiology play a key role in the journal, ensuring that we publish high-quality research and are engaged with the microbiological community. Your main tasks will be arranging peer review of manuscripts submitted to the journal. You will also have opportunities to contribute to the strategic direction of the journal.

Microbiology covers research across the full breadth of the field of microbiology. Currently, we are accepting applications from across the remit of the journal but particularly welcome applications from those with expertise in 1) bacterial cell envelope biology and 2) fungal microbiology.

Person specification

• For this round of Editor recruitment, we are especially looking for experts in 1) bacterial cell envelope biology and 2) fungal microbiology.
• Have an excellent network of international contacts in a range of specialties in your discipline(s).
• Maintain an active research profile. Preferably have some presence on social media, e.g. Twitter (now X), BlueSky, LinkedIn
• Understand the role of the Microbiology Society in promoting microbiology globally and the central role that publishing in society journals has in continuing these efforts.

You do not need to have been involved with the Editorial Board or the Society previously to apply. Please see the full job description below for details of how to apply.

Microbiology Editor job description

The closing date for applications is 19^th January 2025.

The Microbiology Society is committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports equality and diversity and fully reflects both its membership and the global microbiology community. The Society seeks to actively encourage all practices that reflect a diverse society.