Associate Scientific Editor, The Journal of Pathology and The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research

The Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland

The Journal of Pathology is the leading journal in its field and The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research is its Open Access companion journal. The Pathological Society is seeking an Associate Scientific Editor to join an expanding Editorial team that manages submissions to both Journals. The role involves supporting the management of the peer review process, assisting with the preparation of manuscripts for publication, and liaising with the Journals’ publisher, Wiley. Candidates should have experience in biomedical science research. This is an opportunity to acquire a range of skills that could facilitate a future career in editing and publishing. Salary will be in the region of £30–35K. The post is offered as a fixed-term appointment for 3 years in the first instance. The role will involve predominantly remote working. However, applicants must be a UK resident and will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. The post-holder will be expected to attend Pathological Society events or meetings in person as required.

Further information about our Journals is available from:

• Journal of Pathology
• Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Louise Jones, Editor in Chief The Journal of Pathology (eic@jpathol.org), Dr Abhik Mukherjee, Editor in Chief The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research (eic@jpatholclinres.org), or Dr Martina McAteer, Scientific Editor (McAteer-SCIED@jpathol.org).

Applications (CV and covering letter) should be submitted to Lydia Ivnik via the 'Apply' button above (e:operationsmgr@pathsoc.org)

Closing date for applications: Monday, 16 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT

Further particulars

Role specification

The Journal Pathology was founded in 1892 and is the leading journal in its field, with an Impact Factor of 5.2 (2024). The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research is its Open Access companion journal, published since 2015, with an Impact Factor of 3.7 (2024). The post of Associate Scientific Editor has been created in response to the increasingly complex nature, and volume, of the material submitted to the journals. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a biomedical research scientist to apply their research skills to a fresh challenge in publishing.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Supporting the Scientific Editor and Senior Scientific Editor in the day-to-day management of the editorial functions of the Journals, working closely with the Editors in Chief. This includes maintaining triage and production databases, editing manuscripts, and correspondence with authors.
2. Providing cover for members of the senior editorial team by mutual agreement
3. Assessing submitted manuscripts in line with editorial policy, and in liaison with the editorial team selecting submissions suitable for external peer review
4. Assisting with the editing of articles, ensuring compliance with editorial policies and procedures, supporting the organisation of issues of The Journal of Pathology and organising continuous online publication for The Journal of Pathology: Clinical Research
5. Checking and reviewing page proofs, liaising with authors and the production team to resolve queries in line with editorial standards.
6. Participating in meetings with the Publisher’s personnel as reasonably requested by the Society and the Publisher (usually online, occasionally in person).
7. Using the editorial office system, currently ScholarOne Manuscripts™, to manage submissions and the peer review process, in liaison with the Editorial Office, the Editors-in-Chief and other editors. This role requires significant periods working on-screen and online
8. Attending (virtually or in person) conferences as deemed appropriate by, and agreed in advance with, the Society and the Publisher, to assist in the promotion of the Journal. Registration, travel and expenses will be paid from an expense budget agreed between the Society and the Publisher.

Person Specification

Professional/Educational Qualifications (Assessed by CV)

Essential

• BSc in relevant biomedical science

Relevant work / other experience(Assessed by CV and Interview)

Essential

• Biomedical research experience

Desirable

• Experience of using online journal submission and review systems
• Experience of scientific publishing as author and reviewer

Particular skills/abilities(Assessed by Application and Interview)

Essential

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Good skills using standard Microsoft Office software

Desirable

• Confident user of Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat

Personal Qualities(Assessed by Interview)

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills