Include your full name, institutional affiliation, areas of etiological expertise, and a short summary of recent publications. If you have prior editorial or peer review experience, include relevant details. Editors generally manage a limited number of manuscripts each month and can indicate preferred workload.

Please note if you can support special issues, rapid reviews, or methodological assessments in molecular diagnostics or epidemiology. This helps the editorial office assign manuscripts efficiently.

Most editors manage two to four manuscripts monthly, depending on expertise and availability. If you anticipate limited availability during certain periods, note this in your application to help us plan assignments.

We value timely decisions and clear communication. Editors who consistently deliver high quality feedback may be invited to support special issues or leadership roles.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong publication record in etiological diagnosis, diagnostic medicine, or related fields. Prior peer review or editorial service is helpful but not required. We value responsiveness, fairness, and commitment to research integrity.

After appointment, editors receive onboarding materials that cover scope expectations, decision categories, and ethical screening. You will also receive access to reviewer databases and decision templates.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates typically receive a response within two to three weeks, depending on volume.

Editors who communicate availability changes help maintain efficient review timelines for authors.

List specific diagnostic or etiological domains where you can provide the strongest oversight.