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1086869
University of Warwick
04/11/2024
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HOURS: This varies and are flexible, on average 10 – 25 hours per month, with a maximum of 4-5 hours/week. Times and days are not fixed. DAYS: When available
Not Applicable
Pay
£12.93
£1.56
Description
Role
We are currently recruiting for 4 new Assistant Editors to join the editorial board of Reinvention: an International Journal of Undergraduate Research, from November 2024 until October 2025.
The journal is published by the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) at the University of Warwick.
We welcome applications from all undergraduate students at Warwick who are not currently in their final year and who are currently residing in the UK, and who will be in the UK during the next academic year.
An overview of the journal:
Reinvention journal is an online, open access peer-reviewed journal, dedicated to the publication of high-quality undergraduate student research, published bi-annually, in April and October with occasional special issues.
The journal welcomes papers written by student researchers independently or collaboratively with academics, the papers can be from any discipline and from any university around the world. On submission all papers undergo rigorous academic peer-review, based on initial editor screening and if accepted to the next stage papers are reviewed by two or three anonymous referees. The editorial team supported the author throughout the process.
An overview of the role:
Our new Assistant Editors will join the journal staff and the editorial board of undergraduate students, who review papers and manage the peer review process to support the publication of Reinvention. The Assistant Editors will work as part of a team of students from Warwick and will report to the Editor and the student research support team in IATL.
One of the successful candidates for these roles will have the opportunity to split their time working for the journal as both an Assistant Editor and a Marketing Coordinator - working to support social media such as Linked in and Instagram posts for new issues, to interview authors and write our monthly Reinvention blog. If you are interested in adding marketing and communications to your responsibilities, please indicate this in your cover letter.
These roles provide excellent experience of working on a journal publication, we are interested in receiving applications from students who are at the University of Warwick, studying any subject, particularly from those who are interested in publishing and passionate about diversifying the field of academic research, bringing new ideas to the table, as well as supporting peers in feeling confident about their work and creating an inclusive space for undergraduate researchers. Reinvention fosters an inclusive community, where differences of culture and identity are celebrated, welcomed and respected.
Please apply with a cover letter of between 250 – 400 words and your CV. In your cover letter, please let us know the following:
- why you are applying for this role;
- how your skills and experience match the requirements of this role;
- your experience and/or interest in learning across different disciplines and international research environments;
- what motivates you to support other students in developing their skills and experience, and why you think it’s important;
- if you are interested in marketing responsibilities please indicate this and provide an example of what you think is a good social media post, along with an indication of what social media channels you have user experience in.
Find out more about Reinvention by clicking here.
Find out more about IATL at Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) (warwick.ac.uk)
Duties and responsibilities
The Assistant Editor will assess papers submitted to the journal by undergraduate students from around the world and give their feedback via an online forum and in regular editorial board meetings. The Assistant Editor will work on accepted papers, liaising with the student authors and recruiting and communicating with peer reviewers, as well as guiding the authors through the peer review and editing process. The Assistant Editor will need their own computer to work from home.Training will be provided as part of the role.
Skills and experience
We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduate students who can work independently and as part of a team, often to tight deadlines, who have excellent written communication skills, and who are interested in undergraduate research and the role it can play within the wider academy. The ability to work proactively and on one’s own initiative are essential for this role.
Location
Work from home online with conference calls, and occasional in-person meetings in Senate House subject to availability. Some support for student events on campus or online, according to availability
Additional information
Advert closing date: Midnight on 13/10/24