Managing Editor

Department Overview:

The Data Science Institute (DSI) mission is to perform cutting-edge research in the fundamentals of data science, to catalyze the translation of this research into practice, and to advance scientific discovery in collaboration with researchers across campus and beyond. Our vision is to lead a vibrant, innovative, inclusive, and collaborative data science research community and advance the social good through a coherent research agenda backed by resources, space, and data science expertise.

Anticipated Start Date:

ASAP or by January 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule:

Flexible.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$31.18

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

This position will be an outstanding professional development opportunity for a graduate student interested in publishing or Open Science; or who is on a professional or management trajectory. Graduate students in any field are welcome to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Well-qualified candidates will have:
- Knowledge of and/or interest in academic publishing Superb written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to follow procedures consistently and accurately, with a high level of attention to detail Ability to be self-directed and manage time effectively to meet key deadlines
- Experience using MS Office Suite and Google suite Ideal candidates would also have
- Basic understanding of the research process, incl. quantitative and qualitative methods Knowledge of and/or interest in Open Science
- Experience with basic data analysis

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Sociological Methods and Research (SMR) is a top ranked methodology journal in the social sciences. SMR receives over 200 new submissions and publishes about 40 articles across four print issues per year.
The PA in this position will serve as managing editor. The position is housed at the Data Science Institute (DSI). Specific job duties include:
Manage the workflow of submissions, reviews, and publication Communicate in writing with editor, publisher, authors, and reviewers Screen reviewers
Screen manuscripts for adherence to submission requirements Transmit manuscripts to production team
Ensure adherence to SMR’s Open Science policies Improve and refine journal processes and policies Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

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