About the Publisher

Bentham Science Publishers is a leading international academic publisher of peer-reviewed journals and books across science, technology, medicine, and social sciences. With a strong global presence, Bentham Science is committed to advancing research dissemination, editorial excellence, and scholarly impact through innovation and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and well-networked Commissioning Editor to lead the development of Thematic Issues and Special Collections across science, technology, and medicine, as well as their subfields. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the editorial networks of Bentham journals (Hybrid & Open Access), commissioning high-impact content, and strengthening the journals’ global visibility and citation performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify, recruit, and onboard Guest Editors, Editorial Board Members, and leading authors for thematic issues.
- Proactively commission Thematic Issues and invited review articles aligned with emerging trends in the subject areas relevant to Bentham’s portfolio of journals.
- Develop and execute commissioning strategies to increase the number of submissions, quality, and impact.
- Work closely with Editors-in-Chief, Managing Editors, and Editorial Boards to ensure strategic alignment.
- Monitor scientific trends, competitor journals, and performance metrics to inform commissioning decisions.




- Collaborate with Marketing and Production teams to promote calls for papers and thematic issues.
- Represent the journal and publisher at conferences, webinars, and academic events as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of outreach and commissioning activity using internal systems and CRM tools.

About You

- Experience in academic publishing, editorial development, or commissioning in the research industry.
- Background or strong familiarity with scientific and technical fields.
- Proven ability to build relationships with researchers, editors, and academic institutions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Strategic mindset with a data-driven approach to journal growth.
- Experience with thematic issues or special issues is highly desirable.

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration package.
- Flexible and hybrid working environment.
- Opportunity to work with high-impact international peer-reviewed journals.
- Professional growth within a globally recognized academic publishing organization.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and research-driven culture.

Equal Opportunity Bentham Science Publishers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, genders, and abilities.

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