Call for applications for Associate Editors
Ubiquity Press calls for applications for Associate Editor positions for the Journal of Open Research Software.
Associate Editors have the primary responsibilities of:
- Finding and vetting peer reviewers
- Communicating with reviewers and authors in a professional manner
- Critically evaluating reviewer comments and the associated manuscripts and software, according to the journal's specific review criteria
- Responding to emails in a timely manner (typically within 2-3 business days)
- Providing feedback to the editorial team about how to improve the journal and review process.
This role is voluntary. No monetary compensation is included.
Desired skills and experience include:
- A track record of contributing to open-source research software.
- A record of publication on research software and related topics.
- A record of contributing to reviewing in the field.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Enthusiasm and time management skills.
This role requires consistent effort to communicate with authors, reviewers, and the editorial team. Associate Editors should be able to allocate 1-2 hours per week to this role, on average.
To apply, please, email your CV and a cover letter to the editorial account manager, Patrick Higgins, patrick.higgins@ubiquitypress.com
