Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Guest Topical Issue Editor to join our team in organizing a special issue for the journal, Current Organic Chemistry. As a researcher and scientist with expertise in your field, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a research area most relevant to your expertise.
Your primary responsibility will be to develop a comprehensive proposal for a special issue highlighting its importance and detailing prospective contributors. You will also collaborate with possible co-editors to organize the special issue and coordinate with authors ensuring a smooth editorial process.
* Developing a proposal that showcases the significance of the special issue and identifies potential contributors.
* Collaborating with co-editors to organize the special issue and ensure a seamless editorial process.
* Inviting diverse contributors from various regions who have a proven publication record.
* Promoting the special issue to enhance its visibility and impact.
The Article Processing Charges (APC) offer a discount to facilitate Open Access publishing by the authors.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Ph.D. in related fields.
* A valid Scopus ID.
* Prior experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals.
* 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.
Benefits
You will enjoy:
* 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.
Others
This is a remote opportunity offering flexibility and convenience. Suitable editors may be considered for prestigious positions on our Editorial Board based on qualifications and contributions.