Senior Scientific Researcher (Editor In Chief)
• *About the Opportunity Hala Publishing Group is expanding its international publishing portfolio and is seeking distinguished Founding Editors-in-Chief to lead the launch of a new generation of high-impact, peer-reviewed journals across globally significant research domains. This is a foundational academic leadership role, offering selected candidates the opportunity to shape a journal from inception through to DOAJ, Scopus, and Q1-indexed status, while contributing to the advancement of global scientific knowledge. ⸻
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the academic, strategic, and scientific direction of the journal within your domain
- Define the Aims & Scope, editorial vision, and publication framework aligned with international standards (COPE, ICMJE, DOAJ)
- Establish and oversee a high-caliber Editorial Board and peer-review network
- Ensure integrity, quality, and efficiency of the peer-review and editorial process
- Drive manuscript acquisition, academic outreach, and journal positioning globally
- Guide the journal through its indexing pathway (DOAJ → Scopus → Web of Science)
- Collaborate with Hala Publishing Group on:
- Strategic growth and positioning
- Special issues and thematic directions
- Long-term academic and indexing milestones
⸻ Scope of Recruitment (High-Impact Domains) We are actively recruiting Editors-in-Chief across key global disciplines, including:
- Medicine & Clinical Sciences (All Specialties)
- Dentistry & Oral Health
- Public Health, Epidemiology & Global Health
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
- Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
- Engineering & Technology (All Fields)
- Healthcare Systems, Digital Health & Health Policy
- Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Business, Economics, Finance & Management
- Environmental & Sustainability Sciences
- Interdisciplinary and Emerging Technologies
⸻ Role Structure
- Position Type: Founding Editor-in-Chief
- Engagement Model: Voluntary Academic Leadership Role
- Time Commitment: Approximately 2–4 hours per week
- Location: Remote (Global)
⸻ Compensation & Incentives
- Initial phase: Voluntary academic position
- Transition into performance-based revenue sharing model upon journal growth
- Incentives aligned with key milestones, including:
- Journal indexing (Scopus, Web of Science)
- APC revenue performance
- Publication volume and impact
⸻ Support Provided Hala Publishing Group provides full operational and publishing support, including:
- End-to-end publishing infrastructure (OJS system, DOI registration, hosting)
- Editorial and administrative support teams
- Marketing, branding, and global visibility strategies
- Manuscript pipeline development and academic outreach support
- Production services (typesetting, formatting, publication)
⸻ Candidate Profile We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:
- A strong academic and research background in a high-impact domain
- Prior experience as an editor, reviewer, or published researcher in indexed journals
- Demonstrated academic leadership and strategic vision
- Ability to guide a journal from launch to indexing
- An established or emerging international academic network
⸻ Why Join Hala Publishing Group
- Lead and shape a journal with global academic impact from day one
- Build your editorial legacy within an international publishing platform
- Collaborate with a fast-growing, multidisciplinary publishing group
- Be part of a strategic vision focused on Q1-level journals and global recognition
⸻ Application Process Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- Updated CV
- Brief statement of interest
- Proposed journal scope or thematic direction (optional but preferred)**
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