Fungal Diversity
Join the editorial team guiding the future of mycology
Editor Register
JFD invites qualified researchers and industry experts to join the editorial team. Editors help maintain scientific standards, guide peer review, and shape the journal direction in fungal diversity research.
Eligibility Criteria
Subject Expertise
Active research or industry leadership in mycology, biodiversity, plant pathology, or related fields.
Publication Record
Peer reviewed publications demonstrating technical rigor and contribution to the field.
Review Experience
Prior peer review or editorial experience is strongly preferred.
Ethical Standards
Commitment to confidentiality, fairness, and publication ethics.
Application Requirements
Submit a CV: Include your current affiliation, research focus, and publication history.
Area of expertise: Identify your primary and secondary topics within fungal diversity.
Availability: Indicate your expected editorial capacity and preferred review timelines.
Role Expectations
Initial Assessment
- Screen submissions for scope fit
- Confirm ethical statements
- Recommend review or decline
- Provide clear decision notes
- Maintain fair standards
Peer Review
- Select qualified reviewers
- Monitor review timelines
- Evaluate reviewer feedback
- Guide revision requests
- Support editorial decisions
Quality Assurance
- Ensure reproducible reporting
- Flag conflicts or concerns
- Maintain confidentiality
- Encourage clear revisions
- Uphold journal policies
Benefits of Serving
Editors gain visibility within the mycology community and build strong professional networks across academia and industry. Editorial service demonstrates leadership and commitment to research integrity. Editors also gain experience in handling complex interdisciplinary submissions and develop leadership skills as needed.
Editors may be invited to contribute to special issues, provide strategic input, and receive recognition for their contributions through journal communications. Editors can update expertise areas annually to improve manuscript matching and workflow efficiency over time and quality.
What Happens Next
Applications are reviewed by the editorial office and senior editors. Qualified candidates may be invited to join the board, contribute to special issues, or serve as handling editors based on current needs.
If your expertise aligns with upcoming themes, the editorial team will contact you with next steps and onboarding guidance. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe based on editorial workload. If you are not selected immediately, your profile may be retained for future opportunities that match your expertise.
Register as an Editor
Send your application to the editorial office and help guide the next generation of fungal diversity research.
