Section Editor – Neuroinflammation needed for
Journal of Inflammation Research
About the role
Journal of Inflammation Research is currently recruiting for Section Editor – Neuroinflammation.
This is an excellent opportunity for academics with a strong track record in inflammation, including neuroimune and molecular mechanisms, and pharmacology, mediators and cellular process of inflammation. We are particularly seeking applications from scholars and academics with expertise in Neuroinflammation.
We are seeking a leader who will shape the journal’s editorial vision, expand its reach, accelerate growth in high quality submissions and citations, and foster a vibrant research community
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate closely with the editorial board and reviewers to oversee a rigorous, fair, and timely peer-review process that delivers content of appropriate scope and quality to agreed publication schedules.
- Work with the Publisher to develop strategies to attract and commission high-impact submissions – including themed collections, expert perspectives, and reviews.
- Champion best practices in research integrity, transparency, and reproducibility.
- Promote the journal within the community, build networks across relevant disciplines, and support emerging areas of research.
Stepping into an editor role is a fulfilling journey that enables you to shape the future of your discipline. You will advance the latest research in your field, expand your professional network, and be recognized as a leading figure in the community.
The role offers:
- Annual honorarium
- Free access to journal content on tandfonline.com
- 30% discount on books at routledge.com
- Ongoing support through training, performance metrics, industry news, events, and webinars
The appointment will start in July 2026.
About the Journal
The Journal of Inflammation Research is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that welcomes laboratory and clinical findings on the molecular basis, cell biology and pharmacology of inflammation.
Specific topics covered by the journal include:
- acute/chronic inflammation
- mediators of inflammation
- cellular processes
- molecular mechanisms
- neuroimmune mechanisms
- pharmacology and novel anti-inflammatory drugs
- clinical conditions involving inflammation
The journal welcomes the following article types on all aspects of inflammation unless otherwise stated below.
The journal does not consider case reports except in circumstances where they make a valuable contribution to the literature. Protocols of prospective studies need to be accompanied by detailed and original video demonstrations of the proposed research. Bibliometric studies are welcome but must add significantly to the body of knowledge about inflammation research and meta-analyses are not considered for publication.
When considering submission of a paper utilizing publicly available data (e.g. SEER/GWAS/TCGA/GEO/Vigibase etc.), authors should ensure that such studies add significantly to the body of knowledge about a specific disease or relevant phenotype and that they are validated using the authors’ own data through replication in an independent sample set and functional follow-up. Bioinformatics studies should also conform to these criteria.
Studies using natural product extracts/decoctions will only be considered if the active compound(s) has been adequately identified and validated. While it is often not possible to identify the “one and only active compound” from an extract or decoction, efforts should be made to provide key insights into the active ingredient(s). Authors should consider and discuss the possibility that several active compounds exhibit a synergistic effect and, thus, the mixture is more than the sum of the effects of its purified ingredients.
The journal welcomes submissions to the following sections:
- Autoimmunity and Inflammation
- Cardiovascular Inflammation
- Dermatological Inflammation
- Diabetes and Inflammation
- Gastrointestinal Inflammation
- Liver and Gall Bladder Inflammation
- Musculoskeletal Inflammation
- Neuroinflammation
- Onco-inflammation
- Respiratory Inflammation
- Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation
- Urinary and Kidney Inflammation
For the following subject areas, please consider submitting to the related titles indicated:
Toxicology - Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology or Journal of Immunotoxicology. IAI (Open Select) focuses on immunoregulatory and immunotoxicity research, immunotherapy of chronic disorders (small-drugs, vaccines, and biologics), and cell-based therapy. JOI (Open Access) addresses molecular, developmental, pulmonary, regulatory, nutritional, mechanistic, wildlife, and environmental immunotoxicology, immunology, and toxicology.
Infectious Diseases – including enteric infections and pneumonia, tuberculosis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) which focuses on prevalence or general clinical prognosis - Infection and Drug Resistance (DIDR). DIDR (Open Access) publishes open access research on anti-infectives, epidemiology, vaccine development and the pathogenesis, etiology and diagnosis of infectious disease.
Hematology - excluding sepsis - Hematology. Hematology (Open Access)publishes open access research on hematology with interdisciplinary approaches including epidemiology, oncology, pathology, biology, clinical cancer research and management.
Women's Health -including endometriosis, mastitis, PCOS, gestational diabetes, pregnancy and maternal health - International Journal of Women’s Health (DJWH) or Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (JOG). DJWH (Open Access)publishes open access research on women’s healthcare, focusing on obstetrics and gynecology, sexual and reproductive health, and psychosocial conditions. JOG (Open Access) publishes open access research on obstetrics and gynecology, covering maternal health, risk factors, diseases, treatment and mortality in clinical practice.
Dental Inflammation – including periodontitis and pulpitis - Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry (DCCD) or Journal of Oral Microbiology (JOM). DCCD (Open Access) publishes open access research on dentistry, focusing on cosmetic intervention, including novel materials, techniques and devices, surgery, and orthodontics. JOM (Open Access) publishes open access research on aetiological agents behind oral infectious diseases, including their pathogenesis, virulence, host-parasite interactions, and immunology.
Ocular Inflammation – including uveitis, glaucoma, retinitis, and retinopathy (including diabetic retinopathy) - Ocular Immunology and Inflammation (OII) or Clinical Ophthalmology (DOPH). OII (Open Select) publishes open select research on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular, corneal and retinal inflammation, uveitis, ophthalmology, ocular immunology and vision science. DOPH (Open Access) publishes all subspecialties within ophthalmology.
Non-inflammatory-focussed oncology submissions should be directed to related titles Cancer Management and Research (Open Access( and OncoTargets and Therapy (Open Access).
Last updated 27th Feb 2026.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? We’re seeking candidates who demonstrate:
- Editorial Excellence & Leadership
- Proven experience in academic publishing across the full editorial lifecycle.
- Skill in reading, synthesizing, and making sound editorial decisions based on reviewer reports.
- Willingness to lead and energize the Editorial Board, including organizing and chairing meetings.
- Recognized thought leadership and a strong professional reputation within your academic discipline.
- Expertise for attracting and commissioning high-impact submissions.
- A clear vision and enthusiasm for the journal’s ongoing development.
- Operational Proficiency
- Ability to commit time each week to the role and to participate in Editorial Board meetings and training as needed.
- A track record of managing submitted manuscripts promptly, consistently, and professionally.
- Proficiency with online peer-review management systems, with the confidence to guide and support the editorial team in their use.
- Proactive engagement with Taylor & Francis staff and suppliers to implement processes and drive improvements.
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the open access publishing environment.
- Communication and Integrity
- Experience collaborating effectively with independent peer reviewers.
- Consistently prompt, professional communication with authors throughout the peer-review process.
- Uncompromising ethical standards; knowledge of COPE guidelines and a commitment to always uphold them.
- Active growth of academic networks through conference participation and professional use of social media.
Application instructions
Applications should include your CV, a Cover Letter and a Vision Statement.
Your Vision Statement should be no longer than 500 words and include how you would:
- Direct the editorial vision and scope of the journal in collaboration with the publisher and society.
- Maintain high ethical standards and ensure compliance with Editorial policies.
- Act as an ambassador for the journal at academic conferences and on social media.
- Drive sustainable and timely high-quality submissions, through commissioning and content development, in collaboration with the publisher.
- Lead the editorial board in setting priorities for the journal’s content.
- Work with the publisher to appoint additional Lead Editors, Supporting Editors and Advisors to the journal.
Early application is encouraged. For any questions, please contact the Publisher: Jade Boyd at [email protected]
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