Associate Editor needed for
Cogent Engineering
Deadline
About the role
Cogent Engineering is recruiting for Associate Editors and Reviewers across nine areas of engineering and technology:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Production Manufacturing
- Systems & Control
We are open to applications from all regions, with a particular current interest in candidates from the Arabian Peninsula.
The Associate Editor responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Section Editors and Publisher with your expertise
- Being assigned to, making decisions on, and managing new submissions
- Finding peer reviewers
- Ensuring that all reviewers and authors uphold the journal's code of publishing ethics
- Encouraging submissions from established researchers and promising new scholars
- Identifying strategies to enhance the quality and reputation of the journal
- Being an advocate for the journal in your networks and at conferences
- Attending an annual virtual Editorial Board meeting to discuss plans for the journal's development
You will also be encouraged to submit your own work to the journal, and to be involved in journal special issues and article collections.
Becoming an Associate Editor is a fulfilling experience where you will grow new networks, be at the forefront of research in your field, and gain recognition as a leading figure in your academic community.
About the Journal
Cogent Engineering, one of the largest, multidisciplinary open access engineering journals of peer-reviewed research, covers all areas of engineering and technology, from chemical engineering to computer science, and mechanical to materials engineering. Cogent Engineering encourages interdisciplinary research and also accepts negative results, software article, replication studies and reviews.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Professor Duc Pham (University of Birmingham, UK) leads a diverse and talented editorial team from institutions around the World. Our editors, each a specialist in their subject area, assess manuscripts objectively and fairly and provide quality, constructive and timely peer review. Article-level metrics allow the research to be assessed on its own merit.
With all articles free to read and download, research can be accessed by a large global audience; as the journal is included in a number of international indexes, including Scopus, Web of Science and IET Inspec, it is more discoverable than ever. Cogent Engineering is a fully peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal with a mission to help researchers publish their work for a global audience and discover new and exciting connections.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for in a successful applicant:
- The capacity to devote time to the role, and to attend Editorial Board meetings and training sessions as needed.
- A strong commitment to ethical rigour as well as knowledge of the COPE guidelines and commitment to ensure that the journal adheres to strict ethical standards at all times.
- An established or emerging publication record within your academic discipline.
- Actively involved in growing and developing your academic networks through conference attendance and experience of networking through social media.
- A vision and enthusiasm for the continuous development of the journal.
Application instructions
A Role Profile for Associate Editor is available on request.
Applications should include your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should be no longer than 1 page and may include:
- Where you believe the field is going, and the journal’s place within it
- How you would work in partnership with the Section Editors
- How you would maintain and increase the quality of submissions
- How you would work with authors.
Please email Alexa Flood (alexa.flood@tandf.co.uk) with any questions.
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The journal is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team and decision making processes. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and each will be judged on its merits without bias for seniority of institutional affiliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.