Editor-in-Chief: Plasma Sources Science and Technology

Iop Publishing • College Park, MD

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About The Position

The Institute of Physics Publishing is currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Editor-in-Chief to work with the journal team to develop and grow Plasma Sources Science and Technology (PSST) so that it continues to be a high-quality resource that meets the needs of the low-temperature plasma science community. The Editor-in-Chief works with the IOPP journal team to set the vision for the journal and develop the journal to achieve agreed aims. The Editor-in-Chief triages new submissions, working with a panel of Associate Editors to maintain high-quality standards for PSST. They will provide leadership of the Editorial Board, collaborating to provide ideas for editorial initiatives and commissioning suggestions. The Editor-in-Chief is the journal's scientific advisor, providing community insight and acting as a strong advocate for the journal in the community, with a view to increasing the status and visibility of the journal.

Requirements

• Broad and extensive knowledge of the field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to influence with an international network.
• Objective and astute editorial decision-making.
• Commitment to scholarly integrity.
• Alignment with IOPP's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Flexible and dynamic approach to the changing publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for the journal and develop it to achieve agreed aims.
• Triaging new submissions and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Providing leadership of the Editorial Board.
• Collaborating to provide ideas for editorial initiatives.
• Acting as a scientific advisor and advocate for the journal.

Benefits

• Annual honorarium for the role.
• Term of 3 years with the possibility of extensions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries