Call for applications: associate editor, bdj

The British Dental Association and Springer Nature invite applications for the post of Associate Editor, _British Dental Journal_. The Associate Editor will be responsible for the

commissioning, peer review process and publication of _BDJ_ themed issues and series. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: * Selecting themed issue and series topics * Identifying and recruiting

themed issue guest editors, where appropriate * Commissioning articles * Overseeing the peer review process for themed issues and series * Scheduling publication of themed issues and series

* Ensuring themed issues are published according to schedule. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: * A significant academic reputation in dentistry and strong publication

record * An understanding of the aims and audience of the journal * Fairness, objectivity, and integrity * The administrative skills necessary to run the peer review process * The ability to

integrate the duties of Associate Editor alongside other commitments. Editorial experience as an Associate Editor at other journals would be advantageous. Flexible role, c. 35 hrs per

month. ABOUT THE JOURNAL The _British Dental Journal_ (_BDJ_) is an international, peer reviewed journal for the dental community, published by Springer Nature on behalf of the British

Dental Association. We aim to inform our readers of ideas, opinions, developments and key issues in dentistry - clinical, practical and scientific - to spark interest, debate and discussion

amongst dentists of all disciplines. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should include: * A full academic CV * A statement explaining why the applicant wishes to become Associate Editor and

how the applicant would develop themed issues and series * Any other factors that would support the application. An editorial stipend is available for this post. The closing date for

applications is 31 December 2020. Please send applications by email, in PDF format, to Jonathan Coe, Editor, _BDJ_ ([email protected]). RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Reprints and

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