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Commissioning Editor Materials science & Engineering

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Maney Publishing

Maney Publishing wishes to appoint a scientifically qualified commissioning editor to develop its materials science and engineering journal list. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced academic researcher to take on an exciting and wide- ranging role within a growing international company, and develop new publications through acquisitions, commissioning and other publishing initiatives.

We are a fast expanding, independent publisher of scientific, technical and medical journals. Maney is the official publisher of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in the UK, and also publishes for ASM, and the Metallurgical Society of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum in North America.

Maney now wishes to appoint someone with scientific and technical expertise, industry knowledge, energy and ambition (but not necessarily publishing experience) to develop new titles in materials science and engineering either for subscription or open access publishing.

Role

  1. Identifying new subject areas for journal launches in materials science and the interfaces of materials science and biology, biomedicine, physics, chemistry, and engineering and the appropriate business model.
  2. Identifying organisations in Europe and Asia that may wish to collaborate in the launch of new journals.

Responsibilities

  1. Researching subjects, and the interfaces between subjects appropriate for the development of new online products.
  2. Developing contacts in Europe and the rest of the world in order to have good networks in emerging areas of research.
  3. Consulting with senior researchers and directors in universities, government departments and industry with a view to identifying research and commercial trends for development.
  4. Identifying societies and institutions with which to collaborate in the launch of new products.
  5. Developing the business plans and budgets for the projects.
  6. Identifying and appointing the most appropriate people for editor and editorial board positions.
  7. Commissioning textual and other kinds of material to complement the submission of unsolicited papers.

Experience and abilitiesThe successful candidate, will have a PhD in a relevant subject, with a minimum of 2 years post- doctoral experience, should have a good knowledge of materials science and/or one of the other interface subjects and the relevant journals. You are likely to be working in industry or university research, and should be able to demonstrate an ability to think creatively and develop commercially viable publications. You should also bring energy and perseverance, and be prepared to travel extensively in Europe and Asia in order to attend conferences, meet editors and society officers, and establish and maintain contacts. Good organisational and IT skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to multi-task and work to deadlines are also essential.

Terms & Conditions

This is a new, full-time post and will attract a salary that reflects the academic qualifications and experience of the person appointed. Company benefits include 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), a contributory pension scheme, and a season ticket loan scheme.

Applications

Please email or post your CV with covering letter, and details of your salary expectations, to Mrs Sue Matley-Waite, Human Resources Manager, Maney Publishing, Suite 1C, Joseph's Well, Hanover Walk, Leeds LS3 1AB, United Kingdom. (email: suemw@maney.co.uk).

The closing date for applications is February 29th 2012.

Informal enquiries may be made to Mark Simon (m.simon@maney.co.uk) or by telephone, +44 (0)20 7451 7384, mobile +44 (0)7966 209 628.

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