Researcher

Bentham Science; United States; Remote; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Honorarium for thematic issue promotion

Full APC waiver for one article

Free online subscription during the year

Editorial Board advancement potential

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is looking for a Guest Topical Issue Editor for the journal "Current Nanoscience". This remote position involves developing proposals for special issues, collaborating with co-editors, and inviting contributions from researchers. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and experience in publishing thematic issues. This role offers an honorarium, full APC waiver for submissions, and opportunities for advancement within the Editorial Board.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of scholarly publishing and organizing Topical Issues.
• Familiarity with peer review processes and scientific publication.
• Must have a list of authors who can contribute to the thematic issue.
• Strong networks within the research community.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.
• Honorarium to support topical issue promotion and research endeavours.
• Rapid publication: articles online within 30 days of acceptance.
• Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Topical Issue.
• Free online subscription to all journal articles published during the year.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive proposal for the special issue.
• Collaborate with co-editors to organize the special issue.
• Invite contributors and promote the special issue for visibility.
• Promote the special issue to enhance visibility and impact.

Skills

Scholarly publishing

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Strong networks in research community

Networking

Education

Ph.D. in related fields

Tools

Manuscript submission systems

Editorial workflow tools

Job description

Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Guest Topical Issue Editor for the journal, "Current Nanoscience"

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

https://bit.ly/3Y2hOhS

Position Overview

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

"Current Nanoscience", 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 January 2026. 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.