Exciting opportunity coming soon - join the first JNE Early Career Editorial Board
The Journal of Neuroendocrinology (JNE) is delighted to be introducing a new Early Career Editorial Board, formed as part of JNE’s commitment to the neuroendocrine community and the support of early career researchers (ECRs) in the field across the world.
From 1 October applications will open for neuroendocrine ECRs from diverse backgrounds to join this new Early Career Editorial Board. Ten ECRs will be selected, with appointments made for one year starting January 2025.
The JNE Early Career Editorial Board will empower emerging neuroendocrinologists with knowledge, expertise and skills to excel in their scientific career.
ECRs joining this new Editorial Board will have the opportunity to participate in the on-going development of the the programme with senior editors to ensure the experience meets the needs of the ECRs while also gaining the knowledge and experience on how the journal publishing process works
Benefits for early career researchers
- Mentoring from senior JNE editors aligned to your area(s) of research on the editorial process.
- Experiential learning through shadowing a senior editor from your area of research expertise.
- Access comprehensive career development with online workshops on science publishing and peer-review.
- Networking with peers on the ECR editorial board and mentors from the JNE senior editorial board.
- Opportunity to provide feedback on the content published in the journal, and suggest special issues, commentaries, and topical reviews.
Eligibility requirements
- ECRs working in neuroendocrinology within 10 years of award of PhD, DVM or MD (or equivalent clinical qualifications).
- Exceptions can be made for career breaks (including COVID-associated disruptions).
- When an individual has more than one doctoral degree, the date of completion of the first will count towards the qualification period.
- A current member of one of the following learned societies that has JNE as its official journal:
- British Society for Neuroendocrinology (BSN)
- Pan American Neuroendocrine Society (PANS)
- Hypothalamic Neuroscience and Neuroendocrinology Australasia (HNNA)
- International Regulatory Peptide Society (IRPS)
- European Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (ENETS)
- European Neuroendocrine Association (ENEA)
- Must not have previously served on an editorial board at another journal.
- ECRs from historically excluded and/or under-represented populations are particularly encouraged to apply.
- ECRs from across the globe are welcomed.
Keep an eye out for how to apply on 1 October. Deadline is 12 November.
-
Kate Ellacott, Early Career Perspectives Editor, Journal of Neuroendocrinology
Mike Lehman, Editor-in-Chief, Fundamental and Mechanistic Strand, Journal of Neuroendocrinology
