Researcher

JR United Kingdom; Telford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a Guest Topical Issue Editor for 'The Open Orthopaedics Journal'. This remote role requires a Ph.D. and experience in organizing thematic issues, focusing on assembling high-quality contributions from researchers. Successful candidates will benefit from an honorarium and may have opportunities for advancement within the Editorial Board.

Benefits

Honorarium for thematic issue promotion

Full APC waiver for author articles

Free online subscription to published articles

Potential for advancement in Editorial Board

Qualifications

• Proven track record of scholarly publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues.
• Ability to assemble a list of authors for contributions.

Responsibilities

• Developing proposals for special issues and coordinating contributors.
• Inviting and promoting contributions from researchers.
• Collaborating with co-editors for smooth editorial processes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Networking within the research community

Education

Ph.D. in related fields

Job description

Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Guest Topical Issue Editor for the journal, "The Open Orthopaedics Journal"

If you're interested in publishing your Research, click here.

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Position Overview:

We invite researchers and scientists to join us as Guest Topical Issue Editor for the journal,

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"The Open Orthopaedics Journal", to contribute to a research area (section) most relevant to their field of expertise.

The candidates for the Guest Topical Issue Editor position should have a proven track record of scholarly publishing and organizing a Topical Issue, and they should be able to assemble a collection of high-quality research/review articles related to their section.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive proposal for a special issue, highlighting its importance and detailing prospective contributors.
• Collaborating with possible co-editors to effectively organize the special issue and coordinate with authors, ensuring a smooth editorial process.
• Inviting contributors from diverse regions, focusing on those with a proven publication record.
• Promoting the special issue to enhance its visibility and impact.

*The Article Processing Charges (APC) are offered with a discount to facilitate Open Access publishing by the authors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. in related fields

• Prior experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals.

• They must have a list of scholarly authors who can consent to contribute research / review articles in the thematic issue(s) proposed by the Topical Issue.

• Strong networks within the research community.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.

• An honorarium to support thematic issue promotion and academic & research endeavors.

• Rapid publication of the special issue, with articles going online within 30 days of acceptance.

• Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Topical Issue.

• A free online subscription to all articles published in the journal during the year.

Location:

This is a remote opportunity, offering flexibility and convenience.

How To Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs; list of publications, and a Topical issue proposal by 25 May 2025. The proposal should include the title and scope of the Topical issue, relevant keywords, sub-topics, and preferably, the article titles, a list of potential contributors, and article submission deadlines.

Special Instructions:

• Each author/co-author is welcome to contribute one paper to the Topical Issue.

• Contributions must adhere to topics approved by the Editor-in-Chief.

• Manuscript submission extensions will be limited to 60 days.

Additional Offer:

In our ongoing efforts to expand our Editorial team, we are pleased to offer the successful Guest Editors a potential for advancement within the Editorial Board. Based on qualifications and contributions, outstanding editors may be considered for prestigious positions on our Editorial Board.

*The provision of Scopus ID is a MUST for the application to be shortlisted.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom