🔬 Scientific Editor (Volunteer, Remote)
Lumen is a newly founded, independent non-profit Think Tank and research community operating across AI, technology, digital ecosystems, and emerging socio-technical systems. We are currently in a pre-launch phase, building the foundations of our research agenda, editorial standards, and publication strategy.
We are seeking a Scientific Editor to support the Lead Researcher in the early stages of applied research development and academic publication.
📑 Role & Responsibilities
The Scientific Editor will work closely with the Lead Researcher to:
* Support the identification and refinement of research questions and hypotheses
* Contribute to the definition and validation of research methodologies
* Provide editorial and structural guidance on research outputs
* Support the selection of appropriate journals, conferences, or publication venues
* Ensure clarity, coherence, and methodological rigor across research materials
* Help align research outputs with academic and applied research standards
This role focuses on research design, positioning, and publication strategy, rather than copyediting alone.
⚙️ Position Details
* Type: Volunteer (non-profit)
* Location: Fully remote
* Time commitment: ~8 hours per week
* Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous
* Stage: Founding / pre-launch phase
🎓 Who This Is For
This role is well-suited for individuals with experience in:
* Academic or applied research
* Scientific editing or manuscript development
* Research methodology and publication processes
* Interdisciplinary work across technology, AI, or digital systems
Joining Lumen at this stage means contributing directly to the intellectual structure, research quality, and editorial voice of a new institute, helping shape how research is designed, validated, and shared from day one.