Associate Editor Mentorship Programme

The Associate Editor Mentorship Programme was initiated in 2018 as an opportunity for early career researchers to gain valuable editorial experience working with an experienced Associate Editor.

As a multidisciplinary journal, the Editorial Board comprises ten, part-time, discipline-specific Associate Editors who are responsible for managing the peer review of manuscript submissions in their respective research fields. Each year, a one-year mentoring opportunity is offered to early career researchers in a discipline represented in the Journal.

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

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Call for applications 2025/26

The opportunity is open to emerging South African researchers with a PhD in the field of Engineering & Technology. Candidates should have a publication record but little or no editorial experience.

Applications should be submitted to sajs@assaf.org.za and must include:

• A CV including a list of published papers
• Names and contact details of three references
• A motivation detailing your suitability as a candidate, your aspirations for the South African Journal of Science, and your expectations of the mentorship

The mentorship is an unpaid, part-time position and can be accomplished as part of current academic responsibilities. Candidates can be based anywhere in South Africa.

Enquiries: sajs@assaf.org.za

Closing date for applications: 27 June 2025

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