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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 Friday 17 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 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.