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Editor in Chief

Remote, GBR, GBFull-time£40k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the strategic development and growth of two open access psychology journals (MultiPsych and Mental Health Science) by driving content acquisition, managing the peer review process, and representing the portfolio at conferences.

Role type

Senior IC Editor in Chief (Academic Publishing)

Builds

Open access journals in psychology and mental health

Domain

Academic publishing, social science, psychology

Required skills

PhD in psychology or related field, scientific research background, knowledge of publishing landscape, peer review expertise, network development, conference presentation, strategic journal development

Preferred skills

Prior experience in publishing industry, science communication, open research advocacy

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Drive content acquisition and submissions growth, strategically develop journals from scientific and publishing perspectives, establish and maintain networks of scientists (authors, reviewers, board members), represent the portfolio at conferences and university visits, contribute to editorial evaluation and manuscript decision-making

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC