Reviews Editor – Disease Models & Mechanisms

Based in Cambridge, UK

Disease Models & Mechanisms (DMM), published by The Company of Biologists, is seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants for the role of Reviews Editor.

Joining an experienced and successful team, including Editor-in-Chief Liz Patton, this is an excellent opportunity for a talented scientific editor to make a significant contribution to a growing Open Access journal in the fast-moving field of translational research. DMM publishes primary research articles, reviews, perspectives and other front section content, and has a strong focus on supporting the community through its activities.

As the Company approaches its centenary in 2025, this is an exciting time to join us as we expand our teams and plan our celebrations.

Applicants should hold a PhD, and ideally postdoctoral experience, in a relevant field. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of commissioning and handling review-type content and/or with general editorial experience. Experience is not essential, however, and we will provide full on-the-job training and support.

The successful candidate will have strong writing, communication, networking and interpersonal skills. We are also looking for enthusiasm, motivation, commitment, and a broad interest in science and the scientific community.

Core responsibilities include:

• Commissioning, handling peer review and developmental editing of review content.
• Representation of the journal at local and international conferences, and within the wider scientific community.
• Contributing to interview and editorial pieces within the journal.
• Running active and engaging social media platforms.
• Creative involvement in the journal’s development and marketing activities.

Additional responsibilities may be available for the right candidate. The starting salary will be based on experience.

The Reviews Editor will work alongside a Managing Editor and a Features & Reviews Editor, as well as with our international team of Academic Editors. Additional collaboration with the in-house DMM team, and the other journal teams, makes this a dynamic and stimulating environment to work in. This is a permanent position, based in The Company of Biologists’ attractive modern office on the outskirts of Cambridge, UK, with the option of a maximum of 50% remote working per week.

More about The Company of Biologists:

The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. The Company publishes five specialist peer-reviewed journals: Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology, Disease Models & Mechanisms and Biology Open. We take great pride in the experience of our editorial team and the quality of the work we publish. We believe that the profits from publishing the hard work of biologists should support scientific discovery and help develop future scientists. Our community sites provide researchers with opportunities for networking and the sharing of research and related information. Our grants help support societies, meetings and individuals. Our workshops and meetings give the opportunity to network and collaborate.

The Company of Biologists is proud of its inclusive culture, and we believe that everyone has a contribution to make. We want all our employees to feel included, valued and appreciated. We believe in equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status and citizenship. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.