Chief Editor

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environment where researchers can share validated findings connect with peers and collaborate to drive innovation and real-world impact About The Journal The Cureus Journal of AI-Augmented Research is a pioneering AI-first scientific journal that explicitly encourages submissions in which artificial intelligence has been used throughout the research process whether in part or full From hypothesis generation and experimental design to data analysis and manuscript preparation the journal welcomes work that thoughtfully and transparently integrates AI as a core component of the scientific workflow not as an add-on but as an integral part of the research lifecycle About The Role The Chief Editor of the Cureus Journal of AI-Augmented Research is a visionary leader community builder and hands-on editor entrusted to launch and steer an innovative journal at the heart of AI-driven science The Chief Editor will architect and oversee a publication that sets new standards for open ethical and efficient research powered by human expertise and artificial intelligence Role Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision Shape and articulate a compelling editorial vision aligned with Cureus mission of inclusion affordability and scientific integrity Work closely with an expert advisory board to shape and evolve editorial guidelines for AI-assisted research and publishing workflows Define and champion the journal s unique identity as an AI-first platform spanning all disciplines Act as the journal s ambassador promoting a culture of responsible AI adoption in research through outreach thought leadership and global collaborations Foster an inclusive interdisciplinary research community spanning from AI practitioners to domain scientists via events partnerships and community initiatives Editorial Operations and Manuscript Handling Oversee end-to-end manuscript management including AI-assisted initial screening reviewer assignments and peer review coordination Make decisive timely judgments on manuscript acceptance revision or rejection upholding high standards of rigor transparency and ethics Collaborate with Cureus editorial office and Springer Nature content innovation department to leverage advanced AI tools and ensure a rapid fair and author-centric publishing process Continuously evaluate and refine editorial workflows integrating new AI capabilities while maintaining the crucial oversight of human editors Innovation and Content Development Champion and pilot innovative publishing models AI-assisted submissions interactive content data publishing and transparent peer review Experiment with content formats and policies reflecting the evolving landscape of AI-enabled authorship and collaborative science Guide the responsible integration of AI in processes such as ethical compliance checks reviewer matching and bias mitigation Qualifications PhD in a relevant scientific technological or interdisciplinary field Extensive hands-on experience in AI-enabled research and or digital publishing innovation in any discipline Editorial leadership or community-building experience a track record as an AI early adopter or thought leader is highly desirable Exceptionally strong communication organizational and mentoring skills Commitment to upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity inclusion and methodological rigor Why Join Us Shape the global conversation on ethical impactful AI-augmented research Pioneer a journal that models the future of research communication which is fast transparent and human-centered Collaborate with a mission-driven open access publishing team and a worldwide network of forward-thinking researchers Eligibility In accordance with our internal career movement guidance 12 months in current role is a requirement before applying to a new role LI-SK1 At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work 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