Researcher

Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Section Editor for the journal "Current Gene Therapy"

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Position Overview:

We invite researchers and scientists to join us as Section Editor for the journal "Current Gene Therapy" to contribute to a research area (section) most relevant to their field of expertise.

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

Key Responsibilities :

• Contributing articles and Topical Issues to the journal
• Developing a comprehensive proposal for a Topical Issue that highlights its importance and details prospective contributors. (preferably every year)
• Collaborating with possible co-editors to effectively organise the special topical issue and coordinate with authors, ensuring a smooth editorial process.
• Inviting contributors from technologically advanced countries, focusing on those with a proven publication record.
• Promoting the special issue to enhance its visibility and impact.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in a field of research relevant to the journal
• A valid Scopus ID
• Prior experience in publishing topical issues in peer-reviewed journals.
• They must have a list of scholarly authors who can consent to contribute research / review articles in the topical issue(s) proposed by them.
• Strong networks within the research community.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.

Benefits:

• Rapid publication of the special issue, with articles going online within 30 days of acceptance.
• Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Section Editor in their proposed 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 their preferred ‘Section Title’ that aligns with the Aims & Scope of the journal. The Section Editors are also expected to provide their Proposal for a Topical Issue related to their chosen Section. 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 the topic of the issue and be approved by the Editor-in-Chief.
• Manuscript submission extensions will be limited to 60 days.

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