Recruiting an Editor in Chief for Annals of Applied Biology
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Applications are invited for the post of Editor-in-Chief for Annals of Applied Biology.
Annals of Applied Biology (Annals) is a leading journal that publishes novel and rigorous research on applied biology in the broad context of sustainability in biosciences. Our goal is to share groundbreaking science to a wide international audience, advancing our understanding of how an organism grows and/or interacts with the natural environment, biotic or abiotic factors and responds to man-made growth modifiers.
You can find the journal information here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17447348
Annals is owned by the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) and published by Wiley. All revenue from Annals returns to the scientific community to support the organisation of ~12 conferences each year across a range of topics. More information about AAB can be found here: https://www.aab.org.uk/
The current Editor-in-Chief, Professor Ricardo Antunes Azevedo, will be stepping down at the end of 2025. Over the past years Ricardo has overseen significant changes to the Editorial System at Annals to both improve the author experience and more closely align the journal with the society. Wiley and AAB seek to appoint a successor to lead Annals into the next phase of its development.
This is a very exciting opportunity, and we are looking for an individual with a strong publication record and editorial experience who is a leading member of the broad community of applied biology with regard improving agricultural productivity.
Above all, the successful candidate must be passionate about Annals and the applied biology community and demonstrate a clear vision for Annals future growth and development. The Editor-in-Chief will be supported by a team consisting of ~20 Senior Editors, the AAB-run Editorial Office team, AAB Council and representatives from Wiley.
Application process:
All candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter that outlining their suitability for the role and a vision for future of Annals. The position is for an initial period of three years commencing on 1 January 2026 (although there will be a detailed handover with the current Editor-in-Chief beginning in September 2025). The initial term of three years may be extended by mutual agreement. The Editor-in-Chief will be appointed by and report to representatives from Wiley and AAB, and the role carries an annual honorarium.
For more information or for further discussion of the role, please do not hesitate to contact Rosie Trice (Wiley) at rtrice@wiley.com or Ricardo Antunes Azevdo (Annals) at raa@usp.br or Geraint Parry (AAB) at geraint@aab.org.uk
Applications should be submitted by email to Geraint Parry (geraint@aab.org.uk). The closing date for applications is Friday 13th June 2025 and interviews are expected to take place in July 2025.