Are you interested in working as an Associate Editor Malawi Medical Journal? Apply now!
We are looking for enthusiastic researchers to provide an exceptional author experience for the Malawi Medical Journal. This is a great opportunity to develop your editorial skills and knowledge.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Oversee and support the peer review process: screen new manuscripts for compliance with publishing ethics requirements and manage the peer review assessment.
- Collaborate with authors through the editorial process to help them align their paper with the journal’s editorial requirements.
- Make final editorial decisions on papers within agreed editorial turnaround times.
If you:
- are interested in developing your editorial skills,
- and in supporting authors through the editorial process,
- hold a PhD or equivalent degree,
- are currently employed in a full-time role in a research or medical institution,
- have substantial experience as an author and reviewer in peer-reviewed international scientific publications,
- do not currently hold an editorial position (editorial board memberships excepted),
- have solid written and verbal English communication skills,
You can apply for this role by sending your CV to mmj@kuhes.ac.mw; mmjeditors@medcol.mw
Please include
- your field of expertise in the subject line
- a list of publications (or a link to your list of publications)
- a list of journals where you have acted as reviewer
- details of any editorial experience if applicable
