Salary
Monetary Stipend is a JCR-ranked, peer-reviewed academic journal owned by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) and published by Sage Publishing. The journal is published five times a year. After nearly years as co-editor, Professor Jose Manuel Torralba of the University Carlos III of Madrid has decided to step down from the role. The new co-editor position will begin in February 6. Powder Metallurgy is an international journal publishing peer-reviewed original research on the science and practice of powder metallurgy and particulate technology. Coverage includes metallic particulate materials, PM tool materials, hard materials, composites and powder-based novel 1materials as well as their processing and properties. In addition to structural applications, the journal welcomes submissions on biomaterials, energy materials, electronic and other functional materials, membranes and porous materials fabricated via a powder route. All aspects of the process are included, from the production and handling of powders, through compaction and consolidation, through various routes including additive manufacturing, to the properties, secondary processing, and applications of components. Powder Metallurgy is indexed in the Clarivate Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE)
Editorial responsibilities:
1. Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the journal in collaboration with the remaining co-editor, members of the editorial board, IOM3 and Sage
2. Working with the co-editor to determine the content of each issue, including commissioning of key papers and special (guest-edited) issues
3. Managing the flow of manuscripts, including reading submitted papers, managing the peer review process, making decisions about rejection, revision and acceptance, and corresponding with authors
4. Ensuring that publication processes, legal requirements (e.g. copyright), and deadlines are met
5. Working with the guest editors of special issues
6. Communicating with the members of the Editorial Board
7. Promoting the journal internationally, through high-quality special issues and key papers, and through attending conferences
8. Keeping abreast of developments in the field and in academic publishing
Essential requirements:
9. A high academic degree in materials science, metallurgy, chemistry or related disciplines with an interest in materials manufacturing, specifically Powder Metallurgy
10. At least 5 years of experience in their field (as a professional or as an academic)
11. Have an international reputation in the field of Powder Metallurgy
12. Experienced in research project management
13. International professional and/or academic links to scholars and practitioners in the field of powder metallurgy
14. Experience in writing to a publishable standard in peer-reviewed outlets
15. A commitment to multicultural scholarship
16. Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities
17. Good organisational abilities
18. Strong interpersonal skills
19. Ability to work independently
Advantageous requirements
20. Experience in editing and publishing
21. Experience of using ScholarOne Manuscripts, either as an author or editor
IOM3 and Sage are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.