Ebu Press Ltd is inviting qualified individuals to apply for the position of Associate Editor for the Asian-Australasian Journal of Food Safety and Security (AAJFSS). The successful candidates will collaborate with Consulting Editors in steering the direction of the journal, ensuring the highest standards of quality, integrity, and ethical conduct in scholarly publications.

About the Journal

The AAJFSS is an internationally recognized scholarly journal dedicated to publishing research on food safety and security. Indexed in reputable databases such as BanglaJOL, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Service, Crossref, Global Health, and Google Scholar, the journal is actively working towards inclusion in COPE, DOAJ, Scopus, and Web of Science.

Qualifications

The Asian-Australasian Journal of Food Safety and Security (AAJFSS) is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Associate Editor. Prospective candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• Hold a Ph.D. in food science, molecular food biology, food hygiene, food microbial ecology, food process systems design, food packaging technology, food toxicology, nutritional science, food safety and security, or an equivalent field.
• Previous experience in an international research journal, preferably in an editorial capacity such as Regional Editor, Guest Editor, or a similar role, is highly desirable.
• Hold the rank of Professor or Associate Professor at a reputable university.
• Demonstrated history of academic and scholarly achievements, encompassing teaching, research, and scientific publications.
• Evidence of expertise in research design, methodologies, statistical analysis, and adherence to research reporting standards within the field of food safety and security research.
• Proficiency in critically assessing submitted manuscripts, overseeing the peer review process, making informed editorial judgments, and effectively mediating author rebuttals or disputes.
• Outstanding organizational and communication capabilities, including meeting deadlines, adept writing skills, and proficient presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Robust interpersonal skills are essential, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups and individuals across different career stages.
• Familiarity with publishing content models and web-based manuscript processing systems is preferred.
• Capable of collaborative teamwork with minimal supervision while also demonstrating the ability to excel as an independent contributor.
• Be fluent in English with good writing ability.

The position of Associate Editor for AAJFSS is a voluntary role, and since AAJFSS is a non-profit journal, no compensation or honorarium will be provided to Associate Editors. Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as outlined in the provided application process.

Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate Editor, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate closely with the publisher and the broader editorial team to define the journal’s vision, participate in strategic discussions, and establish long-term objectives.
• Ensure a thorough, impartial, and punctual peer review process for all submitted articles, maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity in the publication process.
• Serve as a decision-maker, evaluating scientific merit, originality, and relevance to determine whether submitted materials should be accepted or rejected for potential publication.
• Uphold ethical standards to preserve the integrity of the journal, addressing publication ethics concerns promptly and confidentially.
• Recruit and retain capable reviewers with diverse expertise to contribute to the peer review process.
• Ensure the journal’s content is valuable, fostering growth in terms of usage and submissions through strategic planning.
• Establish clear, effective, and courteous communication channels with authors, reviewers, editors, and journal staff.
• Collaborate to guarantee the punctual release of journal issues, participating in marketing strategies and streamlining workflows.
• Address publication ethics concerns and allegations of misconduct promptly, courteously, and confidentially.

Term of Service

The selected candidate is expected to assume the position of Associate Editor for an initial one-year term, commencing on February, 2024.

Application Process

Prospective candidates are invited to submit a detailed letter (up to 1,000 words) outlining how their qualifications align with the criteria, along with an updated CV. Please forward these documents to [email protected] / [email protected]. The Associate Editor position for AAJFSS will remain open until successfully filled by an appropriate candidate.