Editor Registration
Join the JSN editorial board and shape spine and neuroscience research publishing
Eligibility
Prospective editors should hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent and have an established publication record in spine and neuroscience or related fields. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in areas within JSN scope and have experience with peer review as either reviewer or author.
- Doctoral degree or equivalent in relevant clinical or research field
- Active clinical practice or research program with recent publications
- Prior peer review experience
- Commitment to timely, constructive manuscript evaluation
- No outstanding ethical concerns or conflicts of interest
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on research expertise alignment with JSN scope, publication quality and recency, clinical experience, prior editorial or review experience, institutional standing, and geographic balance. We particularly welcome applications from researchers in underrepresented regions and emerging investigators demonstrating exceptional productivity in spine and neuroscience.
Time Commitment: Associate editors typically handle 8-12 manuscripts annually, each requiring approximately 2-4 hours for evaluation, reviewer coordination, and decision preparation.
Application Process
Submit a current CV with complete publication list, brief statement of clinical and research interests with expertise areas, and contact information for two references familiar with your work. Applications are reviewed by the editor-in-chief and senior editorial team. Initial appointments are for two years with renewal opportunity based on performance.
Term and Renewal
Initial appointments are two years with opportunity for renewal based on performance and mutual interest. The board composition is reviewed periodically ensuring balanced representation across spine and neuroscience subdisciplines, career stages, and geographic regions.
Apply now to join our editorial team contributing to publication excellence in spine and neuroscience research. We seek diverse expertise across clinical and research subdisciplines including spinal surgery, neurological disorders, rehabilitation, and basic neuroscience. Your participation strengthens our ability to evaluate manuscripts advancing patient care.
We welcome applications from researchers committed to maintaining publication quality. Your participation strengthens our editorial capacity across spine medicine, neurological disorders, and clinical neuroscience.
Apply to join our editorial team today. Your expertise strengthens peer review quality.
Apply to join our editorial team. We seek diverse expertise across spine and neuroscience.
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