Editor Benefits
Editors at JNMB shape the direction of molecular biology research while expanding professional visibility and leadership.
Why Join The Board
Influence research priorities
Early access to breakthroughs
Professional recognition
Network with leaders
Editorial leadership
Service credentials
Professional Growth
Editorial service strengthens peer review skills and positions editors for leadership roles, grant panels, and collaborative opportunities.
Editors gain insight into emerging methods and experimental standards across molecular biology.
Experience with editorial decisions enhances grant review and mentoring capabilities.
Academic Visibility
Editors are recognized on the journal website and may be invited to lead special issues or contribute editorials.
Active editorial service demonstrates commitment to community building and scientific integrity.
Editorial contributions are a strong indicator of academic service in promotion reviews.
Networking And Collaboration
Editorial board meetings and special issue planning connect researchers across disciplines. These networks can lead to new collaborations and multi lab projects.
Editors often interact with industry and clinical researchers, expanding translational impact.
Connections to emerging labs can lead to new research partnerships.
Impact On The Field
Editors help define quality standards and promote reproducible science. This influence shapes how molecular biology evolves and how results are translated into applications.
Serving as an editor demonstrates leadership within the scientific community.
Editorials and special issues allow editors to highlight new directions in the field.
Recognition Programs
Active editors may receive recognition certificates, invitations to speak on editorial panels, and opportunities to lead topical collections.
Recognition supports professional visibility and can strengthen grant and promotion profiles.
Skill Development
Editorial service improves critical evaluation skills, manuscript triage, and communication abilities. These skills are transferable to leadership roles.
Editors also gain experience with ethical decision making and data policy enforcement.
Become A JNMB Editor
Send your interest and expertise to [email protected].
Editorial Influence
Editors can shape thematic priorities and encourage high impact submissions. This influence helps steer the field toward rigorous, reproducible science.
Participation in special issues allows editors to spotlight emerging areas and build community.
Professional Recognition
Editorial service is recognized by institutions and funders as evidence of leadership. It strengthens CVs and promotion dossiers.
Editors may be invited to contribute editorials or serve on advisory panels.
Leadership Visibility
Editors contribute to the journal mission by shaping standards and mentoring reviewers. This leadership is recognized within the community and can support grant applications.
Editorial leadership demonstrates impact beyond individual publications.
Access To Trends
Editors see emerging molecular trends early and can incorporate insights into their own research direction.
This early visibility supports strategic planning for labs and research groups.
