The European Journal of General Practice is looking for two associate editors (F/M), to complete the Editorial Team.
Editor A: from a German speaking or Nordic country (Germany, Switzerland, Austria; Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland)
Editor B: from the ‘western Mediterranean’ region (Spain, Portugal, Italy, France)
The European Journal of General Practice (EJGP) is the official journal of Wonca Europe (the European Society of General Practice/Family Medicine), published since 1995. It is an international, peer-reviewed scientific journal, published in print (4 issues/year) and online by Informa. It is indexed in Medline/PubMed and Embase. More information can be found at: http://informahealthcare.com/loi/gen.
The European Journal of General Practice is a ‘multi-regional’ journal for an international public. In its peer review process and publication policy the journal intends to value and respect the regional diversity in Europe—with regard to cultural background, health care organization and research infrastructure—while maintaining the highest possible quality standards for reporting of medical studies. We intend to give our authors and readers the highest possible service in efficient manuscript flow, constructive feedback, guidance on writing, and open communication. We will apply for an Impact Factor in 2011.
The current Editorial Team consists of: Dr Christian Mallen PhD (UK), Dr An de Sutter PhD (Belgium), Professor Igor Svab PhD (Slovenia), Professor Henk van Weert PhD (the Netherlands), Professor Adam Windak PhD (Poland), and Dr Jelle Stoffers PhD (Editor in Chief, the Netherlands). The Editors are supported by Mrs Anneke Germeraad-Uriot, Editorial Assistant.
Given the composition of the current Editorial Team, we have a preference for colleagues who
Live in either Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, or Finland (editor A) or Spain, Portugal, Italy or France (editor B) (but qualified colleagues from other countries can apply as well);
Are familiar with qualitative as well as quantitative research methods.
Since most members of the Editorial Team are men, we welcome applications from female colleagues.
What will be your job?
You lead the review process of papers assigned to you by the Editor in Chief; for each paper you will have to find two reviewers; based on the review reports you write a motivated recommendation to the Editor in Chief who decides on ‘acceptance’, ‘revision’ or ‘rejection’; you repeat the process in case of a revision or re-submission.
You participate in Editorial Teleconferences (at least one every three months)
You participate in the Editorial Meetings during the yearly Wonca Europe conference
Once in a while you write an Editorial (rotation scheme)
Qualifications
You are an enthusiastic general practitioner (family physician), or primary care researcher
You are an experienced researcher and author (preferably with a PhD degree), who has (co-)authored at least 12–15 peer-reviewed (preferably international, i.e. English) publications
You master the English language
You adhere to international standards on reporting of medical studies
You adhere to international standards on publication ethics
You have access to your own network of potential reviewers
You combine an open mind with a good sense for potential quality
You are committed to our editorial policy, i.e. you are critical in your judgments but you also are prepared to invest in constructive feedback and guidance on writing
You really like to do this kind of work
You are able to work with deadlines
What do we offer?
An enthusiastic team that is used to electronic ‘long distance working’
An electronic ‘manuscript management system’ (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ejgp)
An online training in using the manuscript management system
Support by our Editorial Assistant
A small allowance for your editorial work
Reimbursement of the costs of travel and stay for the yearly Wonca Europe conferences
If you are really interested in this job, please send your application letter and a short CV to:
Mrs Anneke Germeraad-Uriot ([email protected]) before 31 March 2011.
For further information, please contact Jelle Stoffers, Editor in Chief, ([email protected]).