The Journal of Experimental Botany (JXB) is a leading plant science journal publishing high quality primary research and review papers in plant sciences. The papers cover a range of disciplines from molecular and cellular physiology and biochemistry through whole plant physiology to community physiology and food security.

As Assistant Editor you will contribute imaginatively to the development of the Journal as part of the editorial team; in particular the Journal is seeking to improve the quality of service it provides to both its authors and readers, raise the profile of the content it publishes and continue its commercial success.

You should be educated to PhD level in plant science and have experience and understanding of the academic and peer review process and the complexities involved in the measurements of quality and success in academic publishing.  An understanding of the significance of plant science and the ability to communicate this to different audiences is essential.

The JXB title is owned by the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB), therefore all profits directly or indirectly support the work of the SEB in “... increasing the influence of, Experimental Biology within the scientific community and Society.”

For further information and to apply online, please visit:
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Lancaster University
Lancaster Environment Centre
Journal of Experimental Botany
Assistant Editor
Ref: A235R
Salary: £30,870 – £35,788
Closing Date: 18 November 2011