Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates have a strong publication record in AMR, infectious diseases, clinical microbiology, pharmacology, or related fields. Prior editorial or peer review experience is highly valued.

What to Include

Submit a brief statement of interest, a current CV, and a list of expertise areas such as resistance mechanisms, surveillance, diagnostics, therapeutics, or stewardship.

Application Steps

Our onboarding process is clear and transparent.

Expected Time Commitment

Editors handle a manageable number of manuscripts based on expertise and availability. Timely responses help maintain efficient review timelines.

Onboarding and Support

New editors receive a quick-start guide, policy summaries, and access to editorial resources. The editorial office is available to help with complex cases, reviewer selection, or ethics questions.

Availability and Workload

We match assignments to expertise and availability. If your workload changes, notify the editorial office so assignments can be adjusted. Consistent communication supports efficient publication timelines.

Selection Criteria

Appointments consider expertise, publication quality, and the ability to support fair peer review. We seek balanced representation across AMR subfields and geographic regions.

Ethics Commitment

Editors are expected to uphold confidentiality, manage conflicts of interest, and apply consistent standards across all submissions.

Editorial Training

New editors receive guidance on peer review standards, ethical policies, and decision workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality handling of manuscripts.

Quality Expectations

Editors are expected to provide clear decision letters, maintain ethical standards, and prioritize scientific rigor in all evaluations.

What to Prepare Before Registering

Include a short summary of your AMR focus areas, recent publications, and any prior editorial or peer review experience. This helps match manuscripts to your expertise and ensures balanced workloads.

Editors typically handle a limited number of manuscripts each month and can indicate availability. If you can support special issues or rapid reviews, note this in your application.

If you have expertise in biostatistics, clinical trial oversight, or translational programs, mention it to broaden assignment options and improve review coverage.