Lancaster University
Editorial Assistant - 0512-26
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Editorial Assistant - 0512-26
Editorial Assistant
Position
Material/Industry: Academic Publishing Title: Editorial Assistant (14-month Fixed-Term) Location: Lancaster Environment Centre, Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Role Overview
The Lancaster Environment Centre in partnership with the New Phytologist Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and organised Editorial Assistant to support the publication processes of its international journals, with a primary focus on New Phytologist.
- Fixed-Term Contract: 14-months to cover parental leave
- Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 per annum
- Completed by: Saturday, 11 July 2026
- Interview Date: To be arranged (reference: 0512-26)
Ideal candidate would have:
- A passion for plant or environmental science
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Strong English language ability
- A collaborative teamplayer mindset
About the New Phytologist Foundation
The role sits within the editorial office of New Phytologist, a leading international journal (from the New Phytologist Foundation) dedicated to plant and soil sciences. This position is hands-on in shaping the publication workflows of some of the most respected journals in the field.
Key Responsibilities
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Core Tasks:
- Assist in the administrative support for production, correspondence, and journal operations
- Liaise with authors, referees, and editorial boards (including formatting, correspondence, and submissions)
- Work closely with the editorial team to ensure timely publication processes
- Contribute to peer-review processes, track deadlines, and manage submissions
- Undertake developmental and editorial work (reviewing and proofing copy, format requests, and managing correspondence with publishers)
Person Specification
Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong English proficiency (essential for journal refinement, proofreading, and communication)
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail (critical for managing multiple submissions, deadlines, and publication timelines)
- IT skills (familiarity with journal submissions systems, Microsoft Office, and writing platforms)
- Preferable exposure (but not required): modern publishing workflows, peer review procedures, or plant/environmental sciences
- Willingness to learn – dezeconde roles include exposure to analytical review, copy editing, and publisher interactions
Ideal Attributes:
- Enthusiast for plant or environmental research
- Collaborative mindset with strong teamwork ethics
- Proactive, motivated, and keen to develop expertise in academic publishing
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Additional Information
Contact & Applications Process:
- Opinions should be submitted online.
Further inquiries about the role towards: [Email for detailed questions if necessary] or consult the shape LBWE: Vacancies page for further updates
"Look & feel" at Lancaster University
The Lancaster University (underpinning the foundation behind Lancaster Environment Centre) has long and actively promoted Diversity, equality, and well-being, ensuring a welcoming environment for every employee.
Key Culture Highlights:
- Ongoing wellbeing support initiatives, parental support policies, career development
- Diverse employee networks promoting inclusivity and ethical work practices
Equal Opportunity Addition
The university instances that as a UK-based higher education institution, they align all employment under equality, diversity, and disability policies. Concerns in gender, race, background, age, or disability are strictly non-discriminatory, and actively welcomed with exceptional offerings.
Apply via the [official application portal](apply link here).
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