Associate Editor Mentorship Programme

The Associate Editor Mentorship Programme was initiated in 2018 as an opportunity for early career researchers to gain valuable editorial experience working with an experienced Associate Editor.

As a multidisciplinary journal, the Editorial Board comprises ten, part-time, discipline-specific Associate Editors who are responsible for managing the peer review of manuscript submissions in their respective research fields. Mentorship opportunities are offered to early career researchers in disciplines represented in the Journal.

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Call for applications 2025/2026

The opportunity is open to emerging researchers with a PhD in the field of Engineering & Technology. Candidates should have a publication record and some review experience, but little or no editorial experience. 

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] and must include:

• A CV including a full list of published papers and review experience
• Names and contact details of three references
• A motivation detailing your suitability as a candidate, your aspirations for the South African Journal of Science, your understanding of the roles of reviewers and editors, and your expectations of the mentorship

The mentorship is an unpaid, part-time position and can be accomplished as part of current academic responsibilities. Candidates should be based in Africa, with preference given to those based in South Africa.

Enquiries and applications: [email protected]

Applications closed.

We reserve the right to not make an appointment.

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