The Journal of Bioethical Inquiry is seeking Associate Editors with an interest in bioethics to serve as Associate Editors following portfolios:
- Clinical Ethics
- Paediatric Ethics
- Research Ethics
- Book Reviews
- Nursing Ethics
- Neuroethics
- Reproduction
- Global Health
- Research Ethics
- Cross-Cultural Ethics
- Science & Genetics
- Bioethics in China
Position Duties
Associate Editors (AEs) oversee the peer review of manuscripts submitted in their
area of expertise, including inviting appropriate peer reviewers, evaluating these
reviews, and providing a final review of papers and a recommendation to the editor.
AEs also participate in regular (zoom-based) board meetings, offering guidance on
pressing issues as well as the long-term vision and growth of the journal, and may
contribute to and/or develop special issues, symposia, “Recent Development”
columns, and book, film, or art reviews.
Please note that AE positions are unpaid; however, AEs are provided with calling cards for
meetings and are welcomed members of a collegial international community of bioethics scholars.
Key Selection Criteria
Successful AEs are expected to show leadership and vision that further the aims of the
JBI and provide guidance with respect to the development and refinement of their
portfolio. The principal criteria for selection are as follows:
- Experience in writing and editing scholarly manuscripts.
- Considerable experience in the area of expertise.
- Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to carry out position duties.
About the JBI
The JBI, established in 2004, is an international and interdisciplinary peer-reviewed
bioethics journal that is published quarterly by Springer (in print and online). It
endeavours to make a distinctive contribution to the field by actively seeking out and
publishing work from academic, scientific, artistic, professional, and community
contributors and connecting those interested in reflective debate and the analysis of
bioethical issues in a global conversation.
Applications
Expressions of interest are welcome from all qualified candidates regardless of
location or field of expertise. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or résumé to:
Professor Paul Komesaroff
Chair of the Board of Directors
Department of Medicine
Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
e-mail: paul.komesaroff@monash.edu