Working for us

We’re always looking for talented and motivated people to work as part of our close-knit team. Roles range from editorial to production, marketing to event co-ordination, HR to accounts. Our size means that you will also have the opportunity to get involved with specialist projects.

Our staff have a variety of backgrounds – with many coming from scientific research as well as from the world of publishing. It’s this mix of experience that helps us to support and inspire the biological community.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme. Staff are based in our Cambridge office.

Vacancies will be posted on this page, but if you don’t see anything relevant please do still get in touch with us by emailing recruitment@biologists.com.

Sustainability Officer

The Company of Biologists has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainable Conferencing Officer.

The post will primarily focus on working with colleagues and the scientific community to develop and share best practice for sustainable / remote conferencing. This will include facilitation of discussion around piloting of new technology and technical solutions for sustainable conferencing that will support biologists to communicate productively while minimising their need to travel and the impact on the environment. In addition, the role will be responsible for undertaking a range of duties including compliance reporting, managing sustainability projects and providing guidance to colleagues on sustainability issues. Please see the full job description for further details.

Applicants should send a CV along with a covering letter that clearly states their relevant experience, current position, salary expectations and why they are enthusiastic about the post.
Please send applications by email to recruitment@biologists.com using the reference SUST2022. Informal queries should be directed to Miriam Ganczakowski on 07582481691. Closing date for applications 31 October 2022.

Community Manager for Microscopy Community Site FocalPlane

Journal of Cell Science and its publisher The Company of Biologists are seeking to appoint a new Community Manager to run our microscopy community website, FocalPlane.
Launched in 2020, FocalPlane is a curated and centralised platform for the microscopy community to share news and techniques, discuss issues relevant to the field and read about the latest research and events. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with fresh ideas and a willingness to learn to join us to develop and maintain this site. Please see the full job description for further details.

To apply, please send your CV by email to recruitment@biologists.com along with a covering letter stating current salary, relevant experience (and in particular any specific microscopy/image analysis skills you have) and why you are enthusiastic about this opportunity. Applications should be received by 28 October 2022.

Accountant

We are currently seeking an experienced in-house Accountant to maintain overall responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function of the Company. This individual will be responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts which provide financial information to key stakeholders, and the preparation of the annual trading budgets. As well as leading the preparation of the annual financial statements, this role will also be responsible for managing the annual external audit process. Reporting in to the Commercial Finance Manager, the Accountant will also have a small team to manage. Please see the full job description for further details.

To apply, please send your CV by email to recruitment@biologists.com along with a covering letter stating current salary, relevant experience and why you are enthusiastic about this opportunity by 31 October 2022.

Subscriptions Marketing Executive

We are currently looking for an experienced Subscriptions Marketing Executive to join our team. This role will liaise closely and proactively with the sales and marketing departments to deliver effective multi-channel campaigns aimed at increasing uptake of Read & Publish agreements by institutional libraries worldwide. Please see the full job description for further details.

To apply, please send your CV by email to recruitment@biologists.com with a covering letter stating current salary, relevant experience and why you are enthusiastic about this opportunity by 30 September 2022.

Features & Reviews Editor – Journal of Cell Science

Journal of Cell Science, published by The Company of Biologists, is seeking enthusiastic and motivated applicants for the role of Features & Reviews Editor.
Joining an experienced and successful team, including Academic Editor-in-Chief Michael Way, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant contribution to an important journal in the field of cell biology. Journal of Cell Science publishes outstanding primary research articles, reviews and topical comment, and also has strong community links, including providing support for early-career researchers and reaching out to the microscopy community through its innovative blog, FocalPlane. Please see the full job description for further details.

Applicants should send a CV along with a covering letter that clearly states their relevant experience, current position, salary expectations and why they are enthusiastic about the post.
Please send applications by email to recruitment@biologists.com. Initial application deadline is 22 September 2022, but we will consider applications on a rolling basis so encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Publishing Systems Coordinator

We have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Publishing Systems Coordinator to join our friendly team.

Reporting into the Production Manager, you will work closely with editorial teams and external suppliers to maintain and develop our journal peer-review and article-tracking systems and ensure content processing meets appropriate standards for publication. As the Publishing Systems Coordinator, you’ll also provide support to system users, resolving problems and answering queries to help maintain the smooth day-to-day running of our publishing workflows. Please see the full job description for further details.

To apply, or for more information, contact recruitment@biologists.com. Initial application deadline is 25 August 2022, but we will consider applications on a rolling basis so encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Executive Editor for Journal of Cell Science

We invite applications for the role of Executive Editor for Journal of Cell Science, a prestigious journal serving the international cell biology community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented scientific editor – you will make a significant contribution to one of the major journals in the field and be joining an experienced and successful team, including Academic Editor-in-Chief Michael Way. Journal of Cell Science publishes primary research articles, reviews and topical comment in cell biology and has relationships with other related journals through peer review / article transfer networks.
Please see the full job description for further details.

Hosted internships

We offer professional internships for PhD students. Each internship is carefully defined, both with the institute and the individual, and usually involves projects with our journal teams. Each year, we host a 12-week internship with a focus on data gathering and analysis – if you are interested in applying, please contact us at recruitment@biologists.com ideally a year in advance. From time to time, we offer additional internships, such as working on our blog, the Node – for these, please look out for one of our job adverts.
Hosted internships are funded through PhD programmes – created by funders to help further your professional development – and should be agreed with your PhD supervisor and institute.