Editor Register
JLCE welcomes editors with expertise in lung cancer epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health.
Applications help maintain balanced expertise across the editorial board.
Ideal editor profile
Publication record
Demonstrated expertise in epidemiology research.
Peer review experience
Prior reviewer or editorial board activity.
Methodology strength
Strong grasp of population study design.
Timely decisions
Ability to manage submissions efficiently.
Conflict management
Willingness to disclose and manage conflicts.
Mentorship
Interest in supporting early career reviewers.
What to submit
Curriculum vitae
Include recent publications and editorial experience.
Areas of expertise
List topic and methodological focus areas.
ORCID
Provide ORCID identifier if available.
Affiliation
Institutional title and department.
Statement of interest
Short statement describing interest in JLCE.
Availability
Expected capacity for handling manuscripts.
What happens after you apply
Applications are reviewed by senior editors and the editorial office. Decisions consider expertise coverage, experience, and journal needs.
Selected editors receive onboarding materials and workflow guidance.
What happens after you apply
Applications are reviewed by senior editors to maintain balanced expertise across methods and regions.
Selected editors receive onboarding guidance on workflows, review standards, and communication practices.
If no current opening exists, applications may be retained for future roles.
Expected responsibilities
Manuscript volume
Handle a defined number of submissions per year.
Response windows
Respond to assignments within requested timelines.
Conflict checks
Disclose conflicts before accepting assignments.
Decision letters
Provide clear and timely decisions for authors.
Reviewer oversight
Monitor reviewer progress and delays.
Training
Participate in periodic editorial updates or guidance.
Getting started as an editor
New editors receive training on editorial systems, reviewer selection, and decision letter standards.
We aim to align assignments with your expertise to ensure efficient and fair decisions.
Information that strengthens applications
Expertise summary
Describe methodological strengths and population focus areas.
Recent publications
Include representative papers or datasets.
Review history
Highlight past reviewing or editorial service.
Availability
Share expected capacity and preferred turnaround windows.
Help us evaluate fit
Include a brief statement of motivation and areas where you can support the journal.
Applications are kept on file and revisited as the editorial board expands.
Join the JLCE Editorial Community
Contribute expertise that strengthens epidemiology reporting and peer review integrity.
