Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Guest Topical Issue Editor for the journal,
\"Current Genomics\"
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Position Overview: We invite researchers and scientists to join us as Guest Topical Issue Editor for the journal, \"Current Genomics\", to contribute to a research area (section) most relevant to their field of expertise.
The candidates for the Guest Topical Issue Editor position should have a proven track record of scholarly publishing and organizing a Topical Issue, and they should be able to assemble a collection of high-quality research/review articles related to their section.
Key Responsibilities: Developing a comprehensive proposal for a special issue, highlighting its importance and detailing prospective contributors. Collaborating with possible co-editors to effectively organize the special issue and coordinate with authors, ensuring a smooth editorial process. Inviting contributors from diverse regions, focusing on those with a proven publication record. Promoting the special issue to enhance its visibility and impact.
*The Article Processing Charges (APC) are offered with a discount to facilitate Open Access publishing by the authors.
Qualifications and Experience: • Ph.D. in related fields • A valid Scopus ID. • Prior experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals. • They must have a list of scholarly authors who can consent to contribute research / review articles in the thematic issue(s) proposed by the Topical Issue. • Strong networks within the research community. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.
Benefits: • An honorarium to support thematic issue promotion and academic & research endeavors. • Rapid publication of the special issue, with articles going online within 30 days of acceptance. • Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Topical Issue. • A free online subscription to all articles published in the journal during the year.
Location: This is a remote opportunity, offering flexibility and convenience.
How To Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs; list of publications, and a Topical issue proposal by 25 March 2026. The proposal should include the title and scope of the Topical issue, relevant keywords, sub-topics, and preferably, the article titles, a list of potential contributors, and article submission deadlines.
Special Instructions: • Each author/co-author is welcome to contribute one paper to the Topical Issue. • Contributions must adhere to topics approved by the Editor-in-Chief. • Manuscript submission extensions will be limited to 60 days.
Additional Offer: In our ongoing efforts to expand our Editorial team, we are pleased to offer the successful Guest Editors a potential for advancement within the Editorial Board. Based on qualifications and contributions, outstanding editors may be considered for prestigious positions on our Editorial Board.
*The provision of Scopus ID is a MUST for the application to be shortlisted.