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What it is

  • You'll support the day-to-day publishing of plant science journals, helping papers move to publication.
  • You'll help run peer review and production workflows, mainly for *Plants, People, Planet*.

Who it's for

  • Suited to recent graduates or people starting a career in publishing.
  • You’ll need strong written English and an interest in plant science.

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive colleague to join The New Phytologist Foundation Central Office team as an Editorial Assistant.

You will provide administrative support in the publication of the journal Foundation’s journals, with particular focus on Plants, People, Planet. This diverse role will allow the role holder to be involved in the peer review and production of the journals published by The New Phytologist Foundation.

This role may suit a recent graduate or someone seeking to commence a career in publishing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plant science, excellent English language skills, good organizational skills and a flair for teamwork and collaboration.

This is a full-time indefinite position. The role holder will be based in the New Phytologist Foundation Central Office at the University of Lancaster and will be expected to follow the University’s policy on Agile Working, which expects staff to work on campus more often than not and with a minimum attendance of 2 full days’ a week in the office.