Join as Editor

Inlight Publisher welcomes experienced researchers and academics to join the editorial boards of our journals. Editors shape the quality and direction of each journal and help authors publish their best work.

Positions

  • Associate Editor: handles manuscripts in their subject area, selects reviewers and recommends decisions.
  • Editorial Board Member: advises on the journal's direction, reviews manuscripts and helps attract good submissions.
  • Guest Editor: proposes and leads a special issue on a focused topic.

Who Can Apply

  • A PhD or equivalent qualification in a subject covered by one of our journals (for clinical editors, a medical degree with specialist qualification)
  • A current appointment at a university, research institute, hospital or professional organisation
  • A record of peer-reviewed publications in recognised journals
  • Previous experience as a reviewer or editor (preferred)
  • Good written English and a commitment to ethical publishing

Responsibilities

  • Handle assigned manuscripts promptly and fairly, judging them only on academic merit
  • Invite suitable reviewers and make recommendations based on their reports
  • Declare any conflict of interest and step aside from manuscripts where one exists
  • Keep manuscripts and reviewer identities confidential
  • Follow the journal's peer review and publication ethics policies, and COPE guidance
  • Review manuscripts and help promote the journal within your network

Editors usually handle 2–6 manuscripts a year. Appointments are for two years and may be renewed.

Recognition

  • Your name, affiliation and profile listed on the journal's Editorial Team page
  • A certificate of appointment
  • Acknowledgement of your editorial work, which you may record on ORCID and similar platforms
  • The opportunity to lead special issues in your field

How to Apply

Email admin@inlightpublishers.com with the subject line "Editor application" followed by the journal name, and include:

  1. Your full name, current position, institution and country
  2. The journal and position you are applying for
  3. Your areas of expertise (up to five keywords)
  4. A short CV, including your recent publications
  5. Links to your ORCID iD and Google Scholar or institutional profile
  6. Your official institutional email address

The Editor-in-Chief of each journal reviews applications. We reply to every applicant within 30 days.

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