Microbiologist

Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Section Editor for the journal, "The Open Microbiology Journal."

Position Overview:

We invite researchers and scientists to join us as a Section Editor (Special Issue) for the journal, "The Open Microbiology Journal" , to organize an Open Access Thematic issue in 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 organizing special issues, and they should be able to assemble a collection of high-quality research / review articles related to their section.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop a comprehensive proposal for a special issue relevant to their research section, underlining its importance and the information of prospective contributors.

· Invite eminent scientists with respectable h-index to submit articles for publication in the special issue.

· Ensure that the contributing authors are committed to the Open Access mode of publishing and can cover the Article Processing Charges (APC).*

· Oversee manuscript submissions for adherence to the scope of the issue and the journal.

· 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:

· Ph.D. in a related field.

· A valid Scopus ID.

· Strong networks within the research community.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

· Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.

Benefits:

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· 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 Section Editor.

· 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 special issue proposal by 8th July 2024. The proposal should include the title and scope of the special 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 special 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 Section 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.

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