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Who We Are
We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop thesolutions we all need to live healthy lives on ahealthy planet.
Who We Are
We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop thesolutions we all need to live healthy lives on ahealthy planet.
Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.
Follow the links below to learn more about our work.
www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports
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What We Can Offer You
At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:
- 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
- Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
- A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
- Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
- Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are alike? Are you energized by meaningful work that advances the global scientific community? Would you like to grow your career with a leading international company? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What is Publishing Development – and why does it matter?
Publishing Development is the department at Frontiers you’ll be joining as a Journal Specialist. It plays a central role in shaping the future of scientific publishing. Our team works closely with editors and researchers to build strong journal communities, launch impactful article collections (Research Topics), and ensure each specialty section reaches its full potential. It’s not just about publishing- it’s about driving progress, fostering collaboration, and supporting our mission of open, accessible science.
What you will be doing:
As aJournal Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our publishing department- curating, connecting, and powering scientific progress. You will:
- Lead: Manage the full journey of article collections (Research Topics), from concept to publication
- Engage: Build lasting relationships with editors and researchers, champion our journals, and foster trust in the academic community
- Grow: Drive your assigned Specialty Sections to field leadership through strategic, data-informed initiatives
- Elevate: Share insights, report progress, and participate in training to help your team continually excel
- Connect: Conduct outreach calls and confidently engage in cold-call-style conversations
- Support: Enhance the author experience by collecting feedback and driving process improvements
- Strengthen: Review editorial board composition and recruit new experts to expand our scholarly network
- Experienced insalesor business development, with a knack for results
- Capable ofmanaging high volumesof work confidently and efficiently
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivated by ambitious goals
- An excellentrelationship-builderwho thrives in a team
- Entrepreneurial: You see opportunities and act on them
- Tech-savvy,AI-literate, or ready to embrace new digital tools
- Exceptionally skilled inEnglish(spoken and written)
- Passionate aboutOpen Scienceand advancing our mission
- Make a difference – accelerate scientific discovery and support the global research community
- No industry experience required – receive full training: e-learning modules, 1:1 support, shadowing, and more, giving you specialist experience for your future
- Mission-driven culture – join a company that advances open science every day
- Friendly, collaborative team – learn, share, and grow together
- International environment – work with colleagues from around the world
- Flexible work mode – work 3 days a week in our Madrid or London office, with the flexibility to work from home for the rest of the week
Apply today and power the future of open research at Frontiers!
Your application should include CV and Cover Letter briefly explaining your motivation and a fit for the role (yes, we read CLs)
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Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.
Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org for any additional support.
Equal opportunity statement
Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.
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