Abstract:

Senior Managing Editor, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology (JIPB) is a monthly plant biological journal that reports scientific discoveries by using integrative genetic, chemical, cell and molecular biological approaches. As one of Wiley-Blackwell's leadingjournals, JIPB is available in over 7,800 libraries worldwide and indexed by 45 databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, SCI, CA, BA and BIOSIS (www.jipb.net). We are looking for a Senior Managing Editor to be fully in-charge of the Editorial Office, to work under the supervision of the chief editor and the board members to promote the journal in the plant science community, to bridge the communication between the editorial board, the reviewers, the authors and the publisher.
The ideal candidate should be creative in increasing the journal’s visibility through organizing special issues, setting up a user-friendly public access system, and ensuring an efficient publication cycle. The annual salary range will be 100,000 RMB to 180,000 RMB, depending on the qualification. This position opens opens for application from 1 September, 2009, till the position is filled.

Qualifications:
1. PhD degree in plant molecular biology-related area;
2. Over three-year-working experience in scientific publishing or three or more years research experience in an English-speaking laboratory, with good publication record;
3. Experienced in writing, editing and marketing scientific journals.
To apply, please send your application, including your CV and the names of three referee, to
cmliu@ibcas.ac.cn.