Researcher

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Remote; GBP 2,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publisher invites researchers to become a Guest Topical Issue Editor for 'The Open Orthopaedics Journal'. Successful candidates will lead themed issues by inviting scholarly contributions and organizing editorial processes, with a strong emphasis on networking and communication in the academic field.

Benefits

Honorarium for contributions

Full APC waiver for contributed articles

Free online journal subscription

Qualifications

• Experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong networks within the research community.
• Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing a proposal for a special issue with prospective contributors.
• Coordinating with authors for a smooth editorial process.
• Promoting the special issue to enhance visibility and impact.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Research Networking

Education

Ph.D. in related fields

Job description

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Position Overview:

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

"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.