About Us

The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health is a medical research institute specialising in the brain and mind and is one of the world’s top 10 brain research centres. We employ exceptionally talented people who work to solve the greatest brain and mind challenges of our era. Our staff and students are the bedrock of our research and success, and we strive for excellence by fostering partnerships and empowering people. At the Florey our mission-driven culture enables our people to collaborate, thrive, learn, make ground-breaking discoveries and advance humanity through brain and mind science.

About the role:

The editorial office for the Journal of Neurochemistry (JNC) is located at the Florey, along with the Editor-in-Chief Professor Andrew Lawrence. The office team comprises three positions, namely Managing Editor, Editorial Office Coordinator, and Social Media and Communications Coordinator. An exciting opportunity for the position of Managing Editor awaits a qualified candidate.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and roll out of journal strategy, mission, and scope of JNC in consultation with key stakeholders to maintain JNC’s position as the primary international journal for publishing neuroscience research
• Prepare high-quality documents including annual reports, user performance metrics, journal metadata, and formal notices such as retractions or corrigenda
• Oversee the end-to-end editorial and peer review process for quality assurance of scientific manuscripts
• Liaise with publishers to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of publication operations
• Ensure journal compliance with best-practice ethical and scientific integrity policies for scholarly publishing in consultation with EiC, ISN Publication Committee & publisher
• Strategically implement expert content developed with the Editorial team and JNC’s further stakeholders, reflecting the views of the journal’s current agenda and policy

Detailed information and key responsibilities are available from the Position Description. 

This position is a fixed-term, full-time role ceasing on 31st December 2025. The role attracts an annual salary increment Research Officer 3 (RO3) $94, 631, commensurate with experience.

Applicants who meet the criteria listed in the Position Description should submit their resume together with a cover letter no later than 5 April 2024.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• PhD in neuroscience
• At least 5 years’ experience in academia
• Prior experience managing, editing and strategically developing scientific journals
• Prior experience producing and supporting scientific communication in neurochemistry or related fields

Experience with the below is desirable:

• Relationship management
• Negotiation and people management
• Master of Business Administration

 What we offer:

Working at The Florey offers you the chance to work with a dedicated group of researchers within a culture that focuses on equity, diversity and collaboration. Other benefits include:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Wellbeing initiatives including flexible working opportunities and access to our employee assistance program 

All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check.

For enquiries please contact our Human Resources Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

If you’re inspired to make a positive difference, apply now.

At the Florey our future focus starts with an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion and a desire to provide a place to tremendous opportunity to everyone.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.