Jobs

Welcome to the Microbiology Society’s jobs page, where you can find information about our current vacancies along with opportunities to volunteer and support the work of our members.

The Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. We have a worldwide membership of over 7,000 members who are based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools and we are one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe. 

The Society is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we value, promote, and seek diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age and we offer a generous benefits package.


CURRENT PAID VACANCIES

Below is a list of our current vacancies. You can find out more information on our website regarding the work of the Society.  

Our generous benefits package includes:
  • Flexible working hours
  • Highly competitive salaries with annual cost of living increase
  • 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
  • Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks statutory maternity pay
  • Enhanced adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks statutory adoption pay
  • Season Ticket Loan Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Eye test cost covered and £50 contribution towards eye care (glasses and prescription contact lenses)



Communications and Engagement Officer

Full time, £29,000 + benefits

Find the full job description and apply to this role via the button below.

The deadline to apply is 11 October 2024.

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VOLUNTARY OPPORTUNITIES

Below is a list of opportunities for our members to participate in our governance and publishing activities to support the work of the Society.  

Council and Committees Shadowing Scheme

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.

Journal of Medical Microbiology Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Call for expressions of interest

Journal of Medical Microbiology is the go-to interdisciplinary journal for medical, dental and veterinary microbiology, at the bench and in the clinic. It provides comprehensive coverage of medical, dental and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases, welcoming articles ranging from laboratory research to clinical trials, including bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology.

The Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Microbiology will play a key role in the journal, ensuring that we publish high-quality research, and are engaged with the microbiological community. You will also have responsibility for soliciting content for the journal, by suggesting reviews or original articles for submission. Your main tasks will be to work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and current Deputy Editor-in-Chief on editorial strategy for the journal. You will provide guidance on publishing ethics and governance, and help review Editor performance. You will be expected to contribute to the oversight of collections, and work with colleagues at the Society to help develop our community offering for the infection science community, and generate new content streams for the journal.

Person specification

  • Demonstrated excellence in an area of medical microbiology, preferably with a wide breadth of expertise. Preferably with clinical and/or veterinary experience, with an interest in infection science.
  • Have an excellent network of international contacts in a range of specialities in your discipline(s).
  • Previous editorial experience, preferably with Microbiology Society journals.
  • Maintain an active research profile. Preferably have some presence on social media, e.g. Twitter.
  • Have an understanding, or ideally have been a member, of the Microbiology Society, and the central role that publishing in society journals has in continuing their activities.

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

JMM Deputy Editor-in-Chief job description

 

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.

The deadline to apply is 14 October 2024.

Journal of Medical Microbiology Senior Editor for Antimicrobial Resistance

The Journal of Medical Microbiology is the go-to interdisciplinary journal for medical, dental and veterinary microbiology at the bench and in the clinic. It provides comprehensive coverage of medical, dental and veterinary infectious diseases. The journal welcomes articles ranging from basic and molecular microbiology to clinical trials in bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology.

Senior Editors of the Journal of Medical Microbiology play a vital role in the journal, ensuring that we publish high-quality research and are engaged with the microbiological community. A key part of the role will involve strategic development of the section and soliciting content, by suggesting reviews or original articles for submission. Your main tasks will be oversight of the section’s performance, including Editors in your panel, monitoring submissions and published articles in the journal, and assisting new Editors in your section with decision making. You will also be involved in leading at least one article collection during your time as Senior Editor.

This position is a public-facing role, and the Senior Editor acts as a representative of the Society. The position is open to any Full, Full Concessionary or Honorary members of the Society, and those who are not members of the Society. New Editors will be trained in Editorial Manager.

Person specification

  • Demonstrated excellence in the field of microbiology and AMR.
  • Maintain an active research profile with a minimum of 25 publications at the time of appointment.
  • Essential to have some previous editorial experience in a relevant microbiology journal. Previous editorial experience in a Microbiology Society journal is desirable.
  • Preferably have some presence on social media, e.g. Twitter, Linkedin.
  • Have an excellent network of international contacts in a range of specialties in your discipline(s).
  • Be prepared to submit a review or original paper to the journal during the term of office.
  • 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.

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

Journal of Medical Microbiology Senior Editor for Antimicrobial Resistance job description

 

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.

The deadline to apply is 14 October 2024.

 


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