IOM3 News
15 August 2023

Corrosion Engineering, Science & Technology journal seeks staff

The journal that publishes eight times a year for IOM3 seeks applications for an Editor and Editor-in-Chief.


After over 17 years, Professor Stuart Lyon, AkzoNobel Professor of Corrosion Control at the University of Manchester, UK, has decided to hand over the reins to a new Editor-in-Chief who will bring their own perspective and energy to take the journal to its next stage. Additionally, after over ten years as Editor, Herman Potgieter, Professor of Waste Transformation and Beneficiation at Manchester Metropolitan University has decided to step down from the role. Both Editor-in-Chief and Editor positions will begin from January 2024.

Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology (CEST) provides broad international coverage of research and practice in corrosion processes and corrosion control. Peer-reviewed contributions address all aspects of corrosion engineering and corrosion science; there is strong emphasis on effective design and materials selection to combat corrosion and the journal carries failure case studies to further knowledge in these areas.

CEST's scope encompasses degradation of all metallic and non-metallic materials and composites. The journal also publishes regular updates on international developments in corrosion standards and reviews of important international meetings. CEST is indexed in the Clarivate Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE).
 

Editor-in-Chief responsibilities

  • Determining the overall vision and direction of the journal in consultation with members of the editorial board, IOM3, and Sage

  • Communicating with and reviewing, from time to time, the membership of the editorial board
  • Determining the content of each issue, including commissioning of key papers and special (guest edited) issues
  • 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
  • Ensuring that publication processes, legal requirements (e.g. copyright), and deadlines are met
  • Working with the guest editors of special issues
  • Promoting the journal internationally, through high quality special issues and key papers, and through attending conferences
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the field and in academic publishing

Editor-in-Chief essential requirements

  • Experience in editing and publishing
  • Experience of using ScholarOne Manuscripts, either as author or editor

 

Editor responsibilities

  • Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the journal in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief, members of the editorial board, IOM3, and Sage;
  • Working with the Editor-in-Chief to determine the content of each issue, including commissioning of key papers and special (guest edited) issues;
  • 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;
  • Ensuring that publication processes, legal requirements (e.g. copyright), and deadlines are met;
  • Working with the guest editors of special issues;
  • Promoting the journal internationally, through high quality special issues and key papers, and through attending conferences;
  • Keeping abreast of developments in the field and in academic publishing;

Editor essential requirements

  • A high degree in Education or related disciplines with an interest in corrosion processes and control, materials science and selection
  • At least 3 years of experience in their field (as a professional or as an academic).
  • International professional and/or academic links to scholars and practitioners.
  • Experience of writing to a publishable standard in peer-reviewed outlets.
  • A commitment to multicultural scholarship.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities.
  • Good organisational abilities.
  • Strong inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.

Editor advantageous requirements

  • Experience in editing and publishing;
  • Experience of using ScholarOne Manuscripts, either as author or editor;


The IOM3 and Sage are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from under­represented groups. Please submit expressions of interest by 29 September 2023. Those interested in making an application should send a brief CV supported by a letter that outlines their experience and ability to perform the role. Expressions should specifically address the applicants' aims and vision for the Journal over the term of editorship.

All enquiries and expressions of interest should be directed via email in the first instance to both Tia Byer, Journal Relationship Manager at IOM3 via [email protected] and Kate Hall, Senior Publishing Editor at Sage via [email protected].

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