Senior Editor - Journal of Animal Ecology

1,000 Contract: Part-time, 3 year contract Location: at the holder’s host university or organisation, based anywhere in the world Closing date: Thursday 15th October, 2026, 23:59 GMT Interview date: Tuesday 3rd November, via Microsoft Teams About the Journal Journal of Animal Ecology is a flagship British Ecological Society journal that publishes the best animal ecology research that develops, tests and advances broad ecological principles. The journal has a wide international audience, an active social media presence with over 25,000 followers on BlueSky and Twitter (X) and a dedicated journal blog, and excellent publication metrics, in the top 10 of Zoology journals by IF, Q1 of Ecology journals with a CiteScore of 6.9 and an IF of 3.7. The Journal’s editorial team consists of four Editors who are supported by dedicated editorial office personnel and an international board of around 100 Associate Editors. The Senior Editors work together to determine journal strategy and to increase the reputation and quality of the Journal, spotlight important topics in animal ec…