J oin Bentham Science Publishers as a Section Editor for the journal , "Current Genomics" Position Overview: We invite researchers and scientists to join us as Section Editor (Special Issues) for the journal, "Current Genomics" , to contribute to 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 senior scholarly authors with high h-index scores, preferably from technologically advanced countries, to publish articles 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 related fields • A valid Scopus ID. • Prior experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals. • They must have a list of scholarly authors who can consent to contribute research / review articles in the thematic issue(s) proposed by the Section Editor. • Strong networks within the research community. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes. Benefits: • An honorarium to support thematic issue promotion and academic & research endeavours. • 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 30th October 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. The provision of Scopus ID is a MUST for the application to be shortlisted. Please Note: If interested in publishing scholarly articles in Bentham journals, you can submit here: https://bit.ly/3L2iPjd
