The International Journal of River Basin Management is an international and cross-disciplinary Journal that brings together research dedicated to all aspects of integrated river and floodplain management including catchments, wetlands and estuarine systems.

To further assist the Journal development and assist the actual Editorial Board, we are seeking new Associate Editors (AEs) with expertise in the following areas:

• Water quality in freshwater systems

• Socio-hydrology

• Groundwater

• Institutional, legislative, and policy water-related issues

 Key Information 

• AE appointment is for 2 years, renewable under mutual agreement
  

• Solicit the submission of high-quality contributions to the journal, commissioning papers and contributing with innovative manuscripts

• Handle the independent peer review and make publication recommendations

• Promote the journal through academic networks
  

• Participate in discussions involving journal policies and wider journal strategy

• Generally, candidates should be renowned scientists in the respective area/s (early career scholars may be considered in exceptional cases) and have a record of academic excellence corresponding to their academic career level.

AEs should also reflect diversity in terms of their interest areas, gender, ethnicity, national origin, and career stage

 How to apply 

Those interested in making an application should send a curriculum vitae with a cover letter to JRBM Editor-in-Chief Michael Nones (mnones@igf.edu.pl) by 31 October 2026.

Please outline any relevant experience supporting your interest, including but not limited to academic background, previous editorial experience, history with the journal, and your future vision for JRBM.

Successful candidates will be notified by 30 November 2026.

 About the Journal

The Journal of River Basin Management (JRBM) plays a specific role in promoting a cross-sectorial approach encompassing all aspects of river and floodplain management, with a truly global perspective. The Journal is a response by the scientific and professional community to the World Water Vision and calls for an integrated approach to water resources management. 

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