Position

· Executive editor-in-chief, full time, one position

Duration of Employment

· 5-year contract (with a possibility of extending the contract after 5-year service)

Duties and Responsibilities

· Overseeing the editorial office to ensure efficient operations of the office;

· Assuring the qualities of all publishing papers and the timely release of each issue;

· Managing all other relevant matters including: ?communications with publishers and sponsors; ? budget proposals; ? solicitations of high-quality contributors (authors) and high-quality reviewers.

Competences and Skills

· English as the mother tongue (i.e., native English speaker);

· University professor or associate professor or an equivalent (including retired) in the countries where English is the official language (note: experience in editing or guest-editing academic journals is highly preferred);

· Demonstrated strong credentials in scientific researches and in academic publications;

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary: ￥300,000–￥350,000 (RMB) / $47,000–$55,000(USD)

Required Materials

· Application form (click here to download);

· A full CV including education, work experiences, major academic achievements (especially research grants and academic publications), and a brief description of your qualifications related to this position;

· Proofs of your employments, copies of qualification certificates (e.g., diploma) and ID card or passport;

· Reference letters from three professionals in the relevant research areas.

Application Procedure

· Send your CV, cover letter, reference letters and other documents as required to the contact person.

· Only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Contact Info

· Contact person:

· Ms. ZHANG Haiyan

· Mailing address

· Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences

818 South Beijing Road, Urumqi 830011, P R China

· Phone: +86 991 788 5369

· E-mail: hyzhang@ms.xjb.ac.cn