Editor Register
Join the JNMB editorial board to support rigorous molecular biology research and high quality publication standards.
Who Should Apply
We welcome senior and mid career researchers with expertise in genomics, RNA biology, structural biology, systems regulation, and translational molecular science.
Editors should demonstrate strong publication records and experience with peer review.
We also welcome applicants with expertise in computational molecular biology and bioinformatics.
Profile Tips
Include your affiliation, ORCID iD, key publications, and methodological expertise such as sequencing, structural analysis, or computational modeling.
List keywords that match your core expertise to speed reviewer assignment and manuscript matching.
Highlight any editorial or review service to demonstrate readiness for editorial responsibilities.
Editorial Commitments
Timely decisions
Ethics oversight
Reviewer guidance
Constructive feedback
Confidentiality
Scope alignment
Time Commitment
Editors typically handle a manageable number of manuscripts per year, aligned with their subject expertise and availability.
JNMB provides administrative support to help manage reviewer invitations and follow up.
Editors may indicate preferred workload levels during onboarding.
Quality Standards
Editors uphold rigorous standards for experimental design, statistical reporting, and data transparency. Decisions should be consistent and well documented.
Clear decision letters help authors improve their work and reduce revision cycles.
Editors are encouraged to promote transparent reporting and open data practices.
Onboarding
New editors receive guidance on journal policies, peer review workflows, and decision standards. Training resources are provided to support consistent editorial practice.
The editorial office is available for questions throughout the onboarding process.
Editors gain access to templates, checklists, and reviewer resources.
Communication
Editors should communicate promptly with the editorial office and reviewers. Clear communication supports efficient decision timelines and author satisfaction.
JNMB values professional, respectful interactions across the editorial process.
Authors benefit from clear decision letters and timely updates.
Register As An Editor
Email [email protected] with your CV and research keywords. We typically respond within two business days.
Selection Criteria
JNMB evaluates editor applications based on publication record, subject expertise, and peer review experience. Applications with clear method expertise are prioritized.
Diversity of geography, institution, and discipline is also considered to ensure balanced editorial representation.
Next Steps
After submission, the editorial office reviews applications and may request additional information. Approved editors receive onboarding materials and system access.
We aim to respond quickly to maintain engagement with prospective editors.
Selection Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates may be contacted for additional information or a brief discussion of editorial experience.
We aim to onboard new editors promptly to support journal growth.
Conflict Disclosure
Editors must disclose conflicts of interest and avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts exist.
Transparency protects the integrity of the editorial process.
