JSPG Career Opportunities
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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Title: Associate Editor
Supervisor: Assistant Editor-in-Chief(s); Editor-in-Chief Branch: Editorial Board Status: Part-time, volunteer Term: One (1) Year Commitment: One (1) to three (3) hours per week - varies depending on assignments Location: Remote Compensation: Unpaid volunteer role Application cycle opens: January 17, 2022 (Cohort 1) or July 11, 2022 (Cohort 2) Application cycle closes: March 6, 2022 (Cohort 1) or August 28, 2022 (Cohort 2) Start: May 2022 (Cohort 1) or November 2022 (Cohort 2) How to apply: Applications cycle for Cohort 1 will open January 17, 2022, and will continue until all necessary positions are filled. You are encouraged to join our Editorial Open House on Dec. 6, 2021 at 5pm ET to learn more about the application and position. For questions, please email: eic@sciencepolicyjournal.org with the subject line "Associate Editor Position." |
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The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG), a 501-c3 non-profit organization and international, open-access peer-reviewed publication, seeks Associate Editors to join the Editorial Board. JSPG is an entirely volunteer-run organization. As such, this position is unpaid.
In this unique role, Associate Editors will review submissions, provide feedback to authors, and help shape the future of S&T policy. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to practice science communication, policy research, and get involved in academic publishing.
For 2022 Associate Editors, there will be two application cycles. The first applications cycle (Cohort 1) will open January 17, 2022. Please read the duties, requirements, and application information below to be prepared to apply. Attend our Editorial Open House on Dec. 6, 2021 at 5pm ET to learn more.
In this unique role, Associate Editors will review submissions, provide feedback to authors, and help shape the future of S&T policy. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to practice science communication, policy research, and get involved in academic publishing.
For 2022 Associate Editors, there will be two application cycles. The first applications cycle (Cohort 1) will open January 17, 2022. Please read the duties, requirements, and application information below to be prepared to apply. Attend our Editorial Open House on Dec. 6, 2021 at 5pm ET to learn more.
Duties:
- Review submissions, correspond with authors and provide edits to authors
- Provide support to Editor-in-Chief, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, and other staff members as needed in support of promoting call for submissions, published work, and furthering the mission of the journal.
Eligibility & Qualifications:
- Eligibility is limited to current graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, science policy fellows, and other similar early-career fellows.
- To be eligible, applicants must remain in their current positions or another similarly eligible position for the next twelve months.
- Ideal candidates will have some experience in science policy writing; prior editing experience is desirable, but not required.
- Applications from candidates of all scientific disciplines are encouraged, including but not limited to the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities with a concentration in science and technology.
- Candidates from any country are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Must be willing to commit to a one (1) year term, dedicating 1-3 hours to editorial duties per week, workload varies throughout the academic year.
- Restrictions: JSPG policy prohibits associate editors from submitting to the journal while in this role. In addition, JSPG materials and articles should not be distributed outside of the journal during your time as an editor. By applying to this role, you agree to abide by these guidelines as stated in the application should you be accepted to the role.
Application Information:
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Applications cycle for Cohort 1 will open January 17, 2022, and will continue until all necessary positions are filled. You are encouraged join our Editorial Open House on Dec. 6, 2021 at 5pm ET to learn more about the application and position.
You will be asked to supply the following basic information on the Associated Editor application:
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You will also be asked to provide two writing materials:
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One (1) writing sample, which is:
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Analysis of a pre-selected JSPG article, specified in the application, which you must answer the following (max 1000 words):
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JSPG diversity statement:
JSPG is committed to empowering minority students and early career researchers in science and technology policy debates, and uplifting the voices of those who have traditionally gone unheard in our field. We seek to engage all early career leaders in developing innovative policy and governance solutions consistent with a more diverse and equitable society.
JSPG non-discrimination statement:
JSPG is committed to equal employment and volunteer opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
JSPG is committed to empowering minority students and early career researchers in science and technology policy debates, and uplifting the voices of those who have traditionally gone unheard in our field. We seek to engage all early career leaders in developing innovative policy and governance solutions consistent with a more diverse and equitable society.
JSPG non-discrimination statement:
JSPG is committed to equal employment and volunteer opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
About JSPG:
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is a nonprofit organization and open-access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy.
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) is a nonprofit organization and open-access peer-reviewed publication managed by and for students, policy fellows and young scholars in science, technology and innovation policy. JSPG publishes high-quality articles covering the widest range of topics in formats that are accessible to policymakers. Since 2011, JSPG has served as a vehicle for students and early career researchers to bolster their research and writing credentials in science policy.