Ecological Entomology publishes top-quality original research on the ecology of insects and related invertebrate taxa. The journal’s aim is to publish papers that are motivated by ecological or evolutionary theory and will be of considerable interest to the wide community of ecologists. We publish full-length Original Articles (which includes Methods papers) as well as Reviews, Short Communications, and Opinion papers. In Original Articles, we greatly prefer papers that test specific hypotheses and that have a high degree of novelty. All categories aim for innovative contributions that advance the subject of ecological entomology.
About you
We are seeking an active and enthusiastic researchers who are committed to building the profile of the journal and handling manuscripts with integrity to join our team as Associate Editors. Associate Editors play a key role in the evaluation of scientific and editorial content of submitted manuscripts and timely management of the peer review process. Associate Editors typically handle approximately 4 – 6 manuscripts per year (depending on the specific subject area and submission rates). This is a voluntary position but financial support may be available to attend international conferences as an ambassador for the journal, alongside free registration for the annual RES Ento conference. We also cover the cost of RES Membership or Fellowship for one year, and offer a 50% discount in subsequent years. Furthermore, we credit the valuable work of Associate Editors by including their name on the published version of each paper they handle through to acceptance.
We welcome candidates from any area of Ecological Entomology.
Essential criteria:
- Have an active publication record within the scope of the journal
- Have experience of reviewing work in the field
- Be able to work within the team of editors actively to develop and promote the journal
- Be committed to the Royal Entomological Society vision and mission, and actively engage with it
- Show awareness of current developments in scientific publishing (e.g., open access, open data).
- Show a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity in scientific publishing.
Desirable criteria:
- Have previous editorial experience for one or more journals in the field.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify emerging topics and work with the team to commission high-quality content
- Assess submissions for suitability, and make recommendations for publication based on advice of the editorial board and reviewers
- Promote the journal at key meetings at conferences and support its promotion on social media
We value diversity and are committed to increasing the scientific, geographic, and human diversity of our editorial team. Therefore, we specifically encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
We welcome informal discussions about the role prior to application. Anyone interested in an informal discussion should contact the RES Managing Editor, Jayne Whiffin.
To apply please send a short covering letter outlining how Ecological Entomology would benefit from your research expertise, your editorial experience and how the role might benefit you. This should be accompanied by a two page CV and sent to RES Managing Editor Dr Jayne Whiffin
Deadline 15 January, 2027
Applications will be assessed by the RES and Editors-in-Chief, and we reserve the right to decline applications we do not think meet the essential requirements for our editorial board. Applications that do not clearly address the selection criteria and questions above will not be considered.
