The Institute of Physics Publishing is currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Editor-in-Chief to work with the journal team to develop and grow Plasma Sources Science and Technology (PSST) so that it continues to be a high-quality resource that meets the needs of the low-temperature plasma science community.
The Editor-in-Chief works with the IOPP journal team to set the vision for the journal and develop the journal to achieve agreed aims. The Editor-in-Chief triages new submissions, working with a panel of Associate Editors to maintain high-quality standards for PSST. They will provide leadership of the Editorial Board, collaborating to provide ideas for editorial initiatives and commissioning suggestions.
The Editor-in-Chief is the journal's scientific advisor, providing community insight and acting as a strong advocate for the journal in the community, with a view to increasing the status and visibility of the journal.
The successful candidate for the Editor-in-Chief role will ideally have the following:
* Broad and extensive knowledge of the field
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* The ability to influence, with an international network
* Objective and astute editorial decision-making
* A commitment to scholarly integrity
* Alignment with IOPP's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
* A flexible and dynamic approach given the changing publishing environment
There is an annual honorarium for the role. The term is for 3 years, with the possibility of extensions, and is expected to start in January 2026. The applicant should have the capacity to allocate 3-4 hours a week / 10% of their time to the operation and development of the journal.
Applicants should submit:
An up-to-date CV and a one-page vision statement which covers the 3-year term of the role. In your vision statement you might choose to cover the following topics:
* Development opportunities for the journal
* The journal's scope
* The community appetite for open research
* The journal's strengths and weaknesses
* Strategies for growth/evolution of the journal
* Your editorial experience.
Please send your application to psst@ioppublishing.org. The submission deadline is 27th April 2025.
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