Call for Editors for RSE journal

The Royal Society of Edinburgh is seeking editors to join the Editorial Board for its journal, Earth and Environmental Science Transactions (EESTRSE).

This is a unique opportunity to join an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, supporting and promoting new research in the fields of Earth and Environmental Science. The Board is looking for active and motivated individuals, who are committed to high standards in academic publishing, and will help to strengthen the journal’s reputation.

Editors are required to attend two Editorial Board meetings a year, handle around 5 papers per annum, and be able to identify emerging themes within their field for the purpose of producing themed Special Issues. This is a voluntary role.

Applicants should have a good knowledge of and able to handle papers in one or more of the following fields:

– Quaternary Earth Science,
– peatlands,
– hydrology and hydrogeology,
– freshwater and coastal environments,
– glacial processes,
– soft sediment defomation,
– palaeoclimate,
– the carbon-cycle.

Applicants should also have a strong publication record, and experience in peer review is preferred.

To apply, please send up to 500 words describing your interest and suitability for the role to eestrse@cambridge.org

Deadline for applications: Thursday 12th February 2026