Call for Editor-in-Chief: International Journal of Molecular Microbiology

2022-01-04

PSM invites applications from eligible scholars and researchers for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EiC) for the International Journal of Molecular Microbiology (IJMM) and share duties and responsibilities on a voluntary basis.

The journal is also seeking applications for Section Editor-in-Chief positions.

International Journal of Molecular Microbiology (IJMM; ISSN: 2617-7633) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, international scientific journal that publishes original and high-quality research on all aspects of molecular microbiology. 

Eligibility

Qualification. The applicant holds a relevant doctoral degree, or a university lecturer position, or is a research fellow or the equivalent AND has published at least three academic papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Area of expertise. The applicant has good knowledge and research experience in his major scientific areas.

English language skills. The applicant has a strong command of the English language with verbal and written fluency.

Responsibilities of the editorship include:

  • The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and efficiency of all peer-review processes.
  • Contributing to the strategic development of the Journal.
  • Actively commissioning content and exercising responsibility for the selection of submitted articles
  • Managing the receipt of submissions, and editing articles. The Editor/s reviews papers, manage the peer-review process and are responsible for content quality and relevance.
  • Acting as Guest Editor of a Special Issue in your particular field of expertise, or recommending potential topics and Guest Editors.
  • Managing and developing the Editorial Board and Editorial Advisors.
  • Representing the Journal and promoting it when possible, with the support of PSM.

Rewards

  • Volunteering with the PSM can be an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary and committed editorial team.
  • IJMM provides an excellent opportunity to engage with, support, and develop your field of study.

This is a voluntary position: PSM is a non-profit organization run by academics and built around a committed community of volunteers.

Application

If you would like to become editor-in-chief for IJMM, please provide the following information:

  • Title
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Position
  • Affiliation
  • Address
  • Telephone
  • Email
  • Areas of research interest

Please submit your application information, biography, and CV to the PSM Editorial Office, email: info@psmpublishers.org

For more information about the journal, visit the homepage:

https://psmpublishers.org/journal/international-journal-of-molecular-microbiology/

https://journals.psmpublishers.org/index.php/ijmm