Researcher

Bentham Science; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Editorial Coordinator for a leading journal in neurovascular research. This remote role invites researchers to curate high-quality articles and engage with top scholars in the field. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and a strong background in scholarly publishing, with the opportunity to promote thematic issues and enhance their academic network. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers potential advancement within the Editorial Board. This position is perfect for those passionate about advancing research and contributing to the scientific community.

Benefits

Honorarium for promotion

Full APC waiver for one article

Free online subscription to journal articles

Qualifications

• Proven track record in scholarly publishing and organizing Topical Issues.
• Strong networks and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for Topical Issues and invite senior authors.
• Oversee manuscript submissions and ensure adherence to journal scope.

Skills

Scholarly publishing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Networking within research community

Familiarity with peer review processes

Education

Ph.D. in related fields

Job description

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Join Bentham Science Publishers as an Editorial Coordinator (Topical Issue) for the journal, Current Neurovascular Research.

Position Overview:

We invite researchers and scientists to join us as Editorial Coordinator (Topical Issue) for the journal, Current Neurovascular Research, to contribute to a research area (section) most relevant to their field of expertise.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop a comprehensive proposal for a Topical Issue relevant to their research section, underlining its importance and the information of prospective contributors.
2. Invite senior scholarly authors with high h-index scores, preferably from technologically advanced countries, to publish articles in the special issue.
3. Ensure that the contributing authors are committed to the Open Access mode of publishing and can cover the Article Processing Charges (APC).
4. Oversee manuscript submissions for adherence to the scope of the issue and the journal.
5. Utilize the offered honorarium to promote the special issue within the scientific community.

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

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Ph.D. in related fields.
2. Prior experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Must have a list of scholarly authors who can consent to contribute research/review articles in the thematic issue(s) proposed by the Editorial Coordinator.
4. Strong networks within the research community.
5. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
6. Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.
7. An honorarium to support thematic issue promotion and academic & research endeavors.
8. Rapid publication of the Topical Issue, with articles going online within 30 days of acceptance.
9. Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Editorial Coordinator.
10. 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, a list of publications, and a Topical Issue proposal by 25 February 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:

1. Each author/co-author is welcome to contribute one paper to the Topical Issue.
2. Contributions must adhere to topics approved by the Editor-in-Chief.
3. 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 Editorial Coordinator 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.