Editorial Team
Airspace Science & Engineering (ASE) is building a world-class international editorial team to lead the development of the journal. We are currently recruiting distinguished scholars and industry experts worldwide for all founding editorial positions, including Editor-in-Chief.
Editorial Structure
Editor-in-Chief
Global Open Recruitment
1 position available
Term: 5 years, renewable once
Associate Editors
Global Recruitment in Progress
8-10 positions available
Term: 3 years, renewable once
Editorial Board Members
Global Recruitment in Progress
25-30 positions available
Term: 3 years, renewable
Call for Founding Editorial Team Members
We invite outstanding scholars, engineers, and practitioners from around the world to join our founding editorial team. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the direction of a new leading journal in airspace science and engineering.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic leadership and vision for the journal
- Oversee the entire editorial process and ensure academic quality
- Lead the recruitment and management of the editorial team
- Represent the journal at international conferences and events
- Develop relationships with academic institutions and industry partners
- Work with the publisher to achieve indexing and impact goals
- Lead peer review process for assigned manuscripts
- Make evidence-based publication recommendations
- Develop and oversee special issues
- Advise on journal policy and strategic direction
- Represent the journal at international conferences
- Conduct timely and rigorous peer reviews
- Provide subject expertise and technical advice
- Promote the journal within academic networks
- Suggest potential authors and special topics
- Participate in annual editorial board meetings
Qualifications
- Full Professor or equivalent senior academic rank
- Established international reputation in airspace science or aerospace engineering
- Significant previous editorial experience (preferably as Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor)
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Commitment to open access and academic excellence
- PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field
- Strong publication record and recognized expertise
- Previous peer review experience preferred
- Commitment to open access principles
- Excellent communication skills in English
Benefits of Joining
- Permanent recognition as a founding editorial member on the journal website and all published issues
- Complimentary APC waivers for your own submissions and invited contributions
- Opportunity to shape the field and influence the direction of airspace science research
- Networking opportunities with leading scholars and practitioners worldwide
- Editorial experience that enhances academic career progression
- Full administrative support from the Prime Academic Press team
Application Process
To apply for any position, please submit the following documents as a single PDF file to [email protected] with the subject line: "[Position Type] Application - [Your Full Name]":
- A current academic CV (unlimited length for Editor-in-Chief applicants; maximum 4 pages for other positions)
- A cover letter outlining your areas of expertise, relevant experience, and motivation for joining
- For Editor-in-Chief applicants only: A 2-page vision statement outlining your plans for the journal's first 5 years
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable editorial team. We strongly encourage applications from scholars of all backgrounds, identities, and geographic locations.
Contact Information
For any inquiries about the editorial team or the application process, please contact us at [email protected].