Editor-in-Chief: Plasma Sources Science and Technology

Physics World; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Institute of Physics Publishing is currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Editor-in-Chief to work with the journal team to develop and grow Plasma Sources Science and Technology (PSST) so that it continues to be a high-quality resource that meets the needs of the low-temperature plasma science community.

The Editor-in-Chief works with the IOPP journal team to set the vision for the journal and develop the journal to achieve agreed aims. The Editor-in-Chief triages new submissions, working with a panel of Associate Editors to maintain high-quality standards for PSST. They will provide leadership of the Editorial Board, collaborating to provide ideas for editorial initiatives and commissioning suggestions.

The Editor-in-Chief is the journal's scientific advisor, providing community insight and acting as a strong advocate for the journal in the community, with a view to increasing the status and visibility of the journal.

The successful candidate for the Editor-in-Chief role will ideally have the following:

• Broad and extensive knowledge of the field
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to influence, with an international network
• Objective and astute editorial decision-making
• A commitment to scholarly integrity
• Alignment with IOPP's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• A flexible and dynamic approach given the changing publishing environment

There is an annual honorarium for the role. The term is for 3 years, with the possibility of extensions, and is expected to start in January 2026. The applicant should have the capacity to allocate 3-4 hours a week / 10% of their time to the operation and development of the journal.

Applicants should submit:

An up-to-date CV and a one-page vision statement which covers the 3-year term of the role. In your vision statement you might choose to cover the following topics:

• Development opportunities for the journal
• The journal's scope
• The community appetite for open research
• The journal's strengths and weaknesses
• Strategies for growth/evolution of the journal
• Your editorial experience.

Please send your application to [e-mail]. The submission deadline is 27th April 2025.