Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief of UCL Open Environment
Posted on 22nd July, 2025
UCL Press is inviting applications for the role of Editor-in-Chief of UCL Open Environment, an open access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that addresses the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. This is a voluntary role open only to UCL academic staff. Read the role description and specification.
The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research across all environment-related subjects, from climate science and ecology to environmental law, policy, and the humanities. It is grounded in the principles of open science and equity, with a mission to make knowledge freely accessible and impactful.
As Editor-in-Chief, the successful candidate will lead the journal’s editorial strategy, working closely with UCL Press and an international editorial board to shape its future direction. The role includes overseeing the peer review process, maintaining editorial standards, and supporting the journal’s growth and visibility within the global research community.
UCL Open Environment is fully open access and non-commercial, with all content freely available from the point of publication. The journal is indexed in major databases including Scopus and PubMed Central, ensuring wide discoverability and reach.
We are seeking an individual with:
- A strong academic background in an environment-related discipline
- Experience in scholarly publishing or editorial roles
- A commitment to open access, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research integrity
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a journal that reflects UCL’s values of excellence, innovation, and public benefit.
🗓️ The deadline for applications is 27 July 2025.
📄 For full details and how to apply, download the role description:
https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/media/journals/16/UCLOE_EiC_2025_ad.pdf
🔗 Learn more about the journal:
https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/
About the journal
UCL Open Environment is a unique, fully non-commercial, Open Science journal, dedicated to publishing for the benefit of humanity, across all environment-related subjects. It is the home to broad thinking, inter and multi-disciplinary research across all aspects of environment-related subjects. Find out more at https://journals.uclpress.co.uk/ucloe/