Immunity, Inflammation and Disease is inviting applications for the role of Statistical Editor

Immunity, Inflammation and Disease is an interdisciplinary journal focused on the rapid dissemination of robust research across the broad field of immunology. Our scope covers both clinical and basic science, welcoming contributions in areas such as cellular and molecular immunology, clinical immunology, allergy, immune signalling, infection models and more. You can find the full aims and scope here.

The Role

The Statistical Editor works closely with the Editor-in-Chief in helping to steer and manage the journal, playing an active role in the appraisal of manuscripts that require a statistical input. The key responsibility as a statistician will be to:

  • Appraise all papers that require a statistical editor
  • Contribute to the decision-making process of manuscripts
  • Ensure the quality and soundness of articles published in the journal, by considering the accurate use of research methods and the robustness of statistical methods
  • Liaise with authors, reviewers, Deputy Editors, the Editor-in-Chief and the Publisher regarding the manuscript’s statistical appraisal.

We are committed to fostering a broad range of perspectives within our field. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, to ensure a representation of varied perspectives to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in our editorial process. We consider applications from researchers at all career stages, but we envisage this role will suit an ambitious mid-career researcher looking to consolidate their position as a leader in their field.

There is an annual honorarium of $3000, and the contract term will be for one year initially.

What we Require

Ideal candidates will have a record of publication in journals of good standing and be a recognized scholar in the area of statistics in the field of immunology, infectious diseases or relevant biomedical research.

Sufficient experience as a reviewer in refereed academic journals as well as previous experience as an editor in refereed academic journals, either as an Associate Editor or special issue editor, would be desirable but not essential.

Applications should contain:

  • a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, with approximately 6-7 keywords outlining your research specialisms
  • an up-to-date CV/resume

To apply, please send the above documents to the Wiley Recruitment Team at [email protected].

The submission deadline is 1st October 2025.

This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.