We are currently looking for a new editor for our technical papers. This is a part-time role requiring approximately 7 hours per week, with an honorarium attached (£500 per issue) and is critical in producing high-quality and interesting papers on nuclear science and engineering for the technical section of Nuclear Future.
Responsibilities
- Inviting abstracts and papers from the membership at large through advertising in Nuclear Future, advice from the Editorial Committee and reviewers, and other external contacts.
- Managing papers from proposal, through peer review and on the path towards print (usually 3-4 papers per issue).
- Judging abstracts before submission of a full paper, taking guidance from the Editorial Committee, and communicating with the author(s).
- Issuing papers to reviewers for their judgement and communicating results to the authors.
- Attending the four meetings of the Editorial Committee per annum (usually two in person).
- Ensure papers meet the publisher’s editorial deadlines.
- Ensure good filing and records of papers and review processes using Sharepoint.
- Prompt the Committee to review papers each year for the Pinkerton Prize award.
- Issue copies of Nuclear Future and individual articles to authors.
- Save individual copies of articles to Nuclear Future
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Qualification in physics or nuclear science/engineering (likely PhD or possibly Masters level student).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proofreading skills and attention to detail.
- Use of Sharepoint, Dropbox or similar document transfer systems.
- Highly organised on behalf of yourself and others particularly in ensuring others meet important deadlines.
- This role requires a high degree of the management of others as well as yourself so experience of working with volunteers is highly desirable.
Reporting to: Editorial Committee and CEO
Closing date for entries: Monday 3 June 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 11 June 2024
Revised: 07/05/2024
Please send a CV and covering letter to hr@nuclearinst.com