GEUS seeks a Journal manager for their open access journal, GEUS Bulletin (maternity cover)

Closing date: 5 August 2025

Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, GEUS

Denmark

Contact

Anja Fonseca
[email protected]

Would you like to work with an Earth Science journal, publishing key regional research in Denmark, Greenland and the wider North Atlantic?

The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is looking for a Journal Manager to support the editorial team at our flagship, diamond open access journal, GEUS Bulletin. The position is part time maternity cover (approx. 20 hours a week), expected to run until 30 June 2026. The position should be filled as soon as possible.

About the position

As Journal Manager you will work closely with the editor in chief, the scientific editors, reviewers, authors, copyeditors and typesetters to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the journal. You will also help the editor in chief to implement non-editorial tasks related to journal development and planning.

Specifically, you will:

• conduct editorial checks on all incoming and accepted manuscripts
• respond to editor, author and reviewer queries via the submission system and email
• publish articles online via the submission system and coordinate print runs of special issues
• ensure that all published articles are delivered to 3rd parties for indexing and preservation
• monitor and facilitate non-editorial tasks, including forwarding invoices and organising renewals of key 3^rd party services
• help the editor in chief to implement the list of non-editorial activities agreed with the External Editorial Board, e.g. developing training materials for authors and reviewers
• Coordinate content for the journal’s quarterly newsletter and social media channels
• liaise with the scientific editor to plan regular team meets
• liaise with the External Editorial Board to arrange the annual meeting and prepare the journal’s Annual Report ahead of the next meeting in spring 2026.

Your qualifications

You are experienced in scholarly publishing, ideally as a journal manager, managing editor or similar at an academic publishing house or journal.

You have a firm grasp of journal publishing ethics and standards and their implementation.

You are familiar with working within a journal submission system (preferably, though not limited to, OJS – Open Journal Systems) and understand the typical workflow of a peer-reviewed scholarly journal (online and print)

You are comfortable with responding to enquiries of both a technical and editorial nature from editors, reviewers and authors.

You have excellent written English and experience in editing scholarly manuscripts in (UK) English.

You will be part of a Danish speaking department, but the working language of the journal is English.

The Department for Press and Communications

The successful candidate will be based in the Department for Press and Communications at GEUS. Our department is responsible for internal and external communications and press. We publish the scientific journal, GEUS Bulletin, as well as the popular science magazine, Geoviden. We also help researchers with their scientific articles and grant applications. The department includes journalists and communication officers and a team of graphic designers who produce scientific figures, graphics, infographics and video.

A working environment with a focus on professional development and well-being

There are many good reasons why you should choose a working life at GEUS.

We are a diverse staff of about 300 committed employees. Trust and flexibility are keywords. The working environment is lively, informal and international. Our tasks are versatile and there are plenty of opportunities for you to influence the development of your task portfolio.

We prioritise professional development by offering access to courses and other relevant activities. Socialising is also very important at GEUS, and we have a rich social life with a staff club, an art association and more.

At GEUS, we prioritise the well-being of every single employee. We prioritise that the Heads of Departments are close to the employees, and we have flexible working hours that allow you to organise your life so that there is time for what matters to you. If you need to work from home occasionally, that is also possible.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the collective agreements between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the relevant eligible trade union.

The appointment area is the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities and its institutions.

The position is located in Denmark and it is a requirement, that you are located in Denmark, for a one-year period with 20 hours per week, and is to be filled as soon as possible. The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities considers diversity to be an asset and invites anybody interested, regardless of gender, age, religion, or ethnicity to apply for the position.

Further information

If you would like additional information, please contact the Head of Department Anja Fonseca on 41239992 or [email protected] or Cathrine Jex on 91333414 or [email protected].

If you are an international applicant, you can read more about living and working in Denmark on GEUS’ website.  https://eng.geus.dk/about/jobs-and-career

Are you our new journal manager?

Send us your application, we look forward to it with anticipation.

Your application must be accompanied by your CV and relevant exam papers in Danish or English.

Please apply for the position by clicking “Apply for position”. We must have your application at the latest on 5 August 2025 (Danish time).

Applications or other material received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is an independent and internationally orientated research institution within the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, and part of Geocenter Denmark. GEUS conducts research and advises public authorities and businesses on nature, climate, the environment, energy and raw materials. GEUS is responsible for the scientific exploration of geology in Denmark and Greenland and their shelf areas. GEUS maps, monitors and collects data, disseminates knowledge about geological conditions and is a national geological data centre.