The ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS) (JSS) welcomes nominations for the role of Technical Editor in the topical interest areas of Carbon Nanostructures and and Materials and Processing. These vital editorial roles are integral to maintaining the journal’s high standards of scientific excellence and ensuring the success of its publication efforts.
Scope of the roles
Carbon Nanostructures and Devices
Areas of interest include design and growth of conducting, semiconducting, and insulating carbon nanostructures including nanocarbons, nanotubes, graphene, and fullerenes. Specific topics include theoretical and experimental studies on nanotubes, graphene, and fullerenes for use in energy, catalytic, and sensor applications; electronic, photonic, electrochemical, and mechanical devices; functional materials, and chemical and physical functionalization of carbon nanostructures; supramolecular assemblies; biomedical devices; and environmental remediation.
Electronic Materials and Processing
Areas of interest include processing science and technology for electronic, optoelectronic, optical materials, films, interfaces, and devices. Specific topics include bulk crystal growth; thin film, surface, and interface growth; and interface modification to establish physical, chemical, and electrical properties of materials and structures; optical, e-beam, X-ray, ion-beam, and soft lithography; atomic layer and chemical vapor deposition for films and nanoscale materials; chemical mechanical polishing; liquid, vapor, ion-beam, and plasma etching and deposition; sputtering; anodization; evaporation; spin, dip, and spray coating; rapid thermal processing; surface modification, functionalization, and cleaning; 3D interconnects; process integration; and microfabricated systems.
Responsibilities
Technical Editors are responsible for overseeing the success of their respective topical interest areas within JSS, ensuring the highest quality of published content and efficient peer-review processes. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Maintaining the quality and relevance of the content published in the journal;
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Ensuring timely and effective peer-review processing;
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Contributing to the achievement of key journal metrics, including impact factor and submission growth;
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Collaborating with the Editorial Board, related ECS divisions, and ECS Publications Subcommittee to maintain the ethical standards of the journal and The Electrochemical Society (ECS).
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has a recognized international reputation within the field; demonstrates technical expertise and leadership in the topical interest area; and possesses a strong track record of research and publication in relevant topics.
The ideal candidate is free of conflicts of interest; exhibits creativity, capacity, motivation, and dedication to furthering the advancement of electrochemical science and the ECS mission; and has a thorough understanding of ECS’s ethical guidelines and the broader scholarly publication landscape.
Nomination process
Official nominations (self nominations are encouraged) must include a curriculum vitae (CV), brief statement of the candidate’s qualifications and their vision for the role, as well as a headshot image (300 dpi high resolution only).
Submission instructions
Submit complete nomination packages electronically via the ECS Editorial Opportunities Form.
Deadline: Nominations must be received on or before March 19, 2025.
