Lead and Shape Research in Death Studies
Serving as a JOD editor offers professional visibility, scholarly influence, and a meaningful opportunity to advance high quality research on mortality, bereavement, and end-of-life care. Editors help ensure that patient and family perspectives are respected.
Academic Leadership
Global Visibility
Professional Network
Editorial Skills
Scholarly Impact
Community Service
Value for Editors and the Field
Scholarly Influence
Editors help set research priorities, elevate strong scholarship, and ensure that evidence informs clinical practice and policy. This role carries real impact in a sensitive and evolving field.
Professional Growth
Editorial work builds skills in peer review management, ethical oversight, and decision making. These experiences strengthen academic leadership and can support career advancement. It also sharpens critical appraisal skills.
Collaborative Network
Editors collaborate with international reviewers, authors, and board members. This creates opportunities for cross disciplinary dialogue and future research partnerships. This network often leads to coauthored projects and mentoring opportunities for early career scholars.
What Editors Gain
JOD recognizes editorial contributions and provides support to enable effective decision making.
Who Should Apply
We welcome senior and mid career researchers with expertise in thanatology, palliative care, bereavement, ethics, or related disciplines. Editors should have a record of peer reviewed publications and a commitment to ethical publishing.
Time Commitment
Editorial duties vary by submission volume and specialization. We aim for manageable workloads and provide clear guidance to support efficient review cycles.
Recognition and Visibility
Editorial service demonstrates leadership in the field and contributes to professional reputation. Editors are recognized for their role in maintaining journal quality and supporting the dissemination of sensitive, high impact research.
Ethics Leadership
Editors help uphold ethical standards for vulnerable populations and sensitive topics. This role strengthens the integrity of end-of-life scholarship and helps translate research into compassionate practice.
Editors help shape the knowledge base that guides compassionate care. JOD values the expertise and service that editors provide.
Interested in Serving as an Editor?
Contact [email protected] to discuss editorial roles and eligibility. We can outline expectations and onboarding. Typical response time is usually within 1-2 business days.
