Call for Associate Editors: Implementation Science Communications
We are excited to announce the recruitment of Associate Editors for Implementation Science Communications, an open-access journal committed to publishing high-quality research in the field of implementation science. As the journal continues to grow, we seek to expand our editorial team to manage the increasing volume of submissions while maintaining the high standards of scientific rigor that the journal is known for.
We are seeking individuals with expertise in the following areas:
- Implementation science methods
- Health services research
- Health systems
- Global health
- Public health policy and practice
- Organizational sciences
- Medical and professional education and training
- Policy implementation
Role and Responsibilities:
As an Associate Editor, you will play a pivotal role in guiding manuscripts through the peer review process and ensuring that the journal maintains its scope and standards. Your contributions will focus on two main areas:
1. Manuscript Review and Preparation
- Handling manuscripts assigned by the Editor-in-Chief, ensuring that peer review is swift, thorough, and efficient.
- Selecting appropriate peer reviewers and incorporating their feedback to improve manuscripts.Ensuring that manuscripts meet the journal's standards for quality and alignment with its aims.
2. Journal Advocacy and Development
- Acting as an ambassador for the journal within your field, encouraging submissions that align with the journal's scope.Supporting the journal's growth through suggestions for commissioning opportunities, thematic issues, and new content.
- Writing occasional reviews or commentaries for the journal as invited.
- Assisting the Editor-in-Chief in strategies to expand the journal’s impact and readership.
What We Are Looking For:
- Research Excellence: You should have a minimum of 20 published implementation research papers in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience: A PhD, MD, or equivalent qualification is expected. Senior academic positions, such as Associate Professor, or equivalent roles in research institutions, are ideal.
- Engagement: You should be actively engaged in research and willing to handle a minimum of 2-3 manuscripts per month. You must also be willing to be aggressive about finding reviewers and turning around reviews quickly.
- Commitment: A dedication to enhancing the quality of research in implementation science and a willingness to contribute to journal strategy and development.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: You will contribute to the global advancement of implementation science and have the ability to help steer the future of this critical area of inquiry.
- Professional Development: Receive training and support from our in-house editorial team. The AE role will bring recognition and the opportunity to act as an opinion leader in the field. Networking: Engage with a community of experts and contribute to key research and innovations in the field.
If you are passionate about advancing implementation science and want to help shape the future of our journal, we invite you to apply to become an Associate Editor for Implementation Science Communications.
For inquiries, see: https://biomedcentral-implementationsciencecomms.publicaciones.saludcastillayleon.es/about/contact
We look forward to your applications!