| Associate Editor Research Ethics, Journal of Bioethical Inquiry |
Author: Jon Merz
Date: 10-11-11 03:38
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
Position description
Associate Editor Research Ethics
The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry (JBI) is an international, peer-reviewed scholarly journal of bioethics established in 2004 and published by Springer in both print and on-line forms. It aims are:
• to foster an interdisciplinary approach to bioethics by publishing original research at the intersection of ethics, social theory, philosophy, law and other disciplines;
• to represent the variety of contemporary perspectives on ethical issues in health and medicine;
• to seek new approaches to old problems; and
• to identify common ground by creating a forum for dialogue across conventional academic disciplinary and other boundaries.
The JBI publishes articles that increase theoretical understanding of ethical issues in medicine and health care, the health professions and the biological sciences as well as articles reporting qualitative and quantitative empirical research. The JBI also provides a forum for critical reflections on medicine and conventional bioethics, the nature of health, illness and disability, the sources of ethics, the nature of ethical communities, and possible implications of new developments in science and technology for social and cultural life and human identity, among other foundational and groundbreaking issues. The JBI seeks to explore the legal dimensions of contemporary bioethical issues and encourages contributions that are at the interface of law, ethics and health care. It particularly welcomes contributions from perspectives and geographic locations that are less commonly represented in other journals in the field. Additionally, the JBI offers a series of regular features, including discussions of clinical cases with bioethical implications (In That Case), book, film and art reviews, and a ‘recent developments’ section that introduces changes in law pertaining to bioethical issues.
The JBI moved from three issues to four issues per year at the beginning of 2008 and aims to publish one special thematic issue a year and one thematic symposium per issue. The JBI was founded by the Australasian Bioethics Association (ABA), the Australian and New Zealand Institute for Health Law and Ethics (ANZIHLE) and the Otago Bioethics Centre and is owned by an incorporated association managed by members of the founding associations who comprise the Management Committee. Members of the ABA and ANZIHLE receive a subscription to the JBI as part of their membership.
The JBI is seeking one or more individuals to fulfil the role of Associate Editor of Research Ethics. Associate Editors are central to the function and purpose of the JBI. Through engagement with the Editors in Chief, the Editorial Board and the academic community, the Associate Editors guide the growth and development of the journal and contribute to the breadth, depth and sophistication of its content. The Associate Editors of Research Ethics will provide assistance with the acquisition of new material and the editing and review of submitted manuscripts within their field of expertise. Associate Editors are supported by the Managing Editor, the Editorial Board, the Executive Committee and the Copy Editor and report to the Editors in Chief. An Associate Editor’s key roles and responsibilities are outlined below.
Key areas and responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Associate Editor of Research Ethics are:
1. Editorial tasks
Participation in the editorial process, as described in more detail in the Guidelines for Associate Editors supplied by Springer. In brief:
• A manuscript is received by the JBI.
• The manuscript is allocated to an Associate Editor .
• Upon receipt of the manuscript, the Associate Editor will usually invite reviewers and send the paper to them.
• The Associate Editor will critically assess both the manuscript and the reviews.
• The Associate Editor will then submit a recommendation and rationale to the Editors in Chief.
• The Editors in Chief will then make the final decision regarding publication and complete the correspondence with the authors.
2. Invitation to submit manuscripts to the JBI
Encouragement of submission of high-quality, scholarly manuscripts of various kinds, including the following:
• Original research.
• High-impact papers from major scholars of international standing.
• Review articles in a specific field.
Details of the reviewing process for such articles will be elaborated in a separate policy but will be in accordance with JBI’s standards for peer-reviewing.
3. Identification of reviewers who are willing to be included on the JBI database
Contribution to the ongoing expansion of the reviewer database.
4. Other roles
The roles of the Associate Editors may also include providing:
• Suggestions for themed issues.
• Suggestions for symposia.
• Cases for In That Case.
The Editorial Board also anticipates that it may wish to expand the Research Ethics portfolio of the journal to include a regular feature covering updates in the field. The Associate Editor of Research Ethics would contribute to the development of this column and potentially to the appointment of a panel of experts who will contribute to the column.
Key selection criteria
The successful applicant will be expected to show leadership and vision that further the aims of the JBI and provide guidance with respect to the further development and refinement of the Research Ethics portfolio of the JBI. He or she will be able to carry out the required managerial tasks outlined above, including working effectively with the Managing Editor and the Editors in Chief.
The principal criteria for selection are as follows:
• Experience in writing and editing scholarly manuscripts.
• Considerable experience in Research Ethics.
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to carry out the duties of the position.
Applications, appointment process and conditions of appointment
Expressions of interest are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of location or field of expertise. Potential candidates are invited to consult the JBI website and to contact the Chair of the Editorial Board for further information.
The website address is: http://www.springer.com/west/home/medicine?SGWID=4-10054-70-173659804-0&detailsPage=journal|aimsAndScopes.
The Chair of the Editorial Board is:
Professor Paul Komesaroff
Department of Medicine
Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
E-mail: paul.komesaroff@med.monash.edu.au
Telephone: 0417 55 26 59.
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