Senior Scientific Researcher (Editor In Chief)

• *About the Opportunity

Hala Publishing Group is expanding its international publishing portfolio and is seeking distinguished Founding Editors-in-Chief to lead the launch of a new generation of high-impact, peer-reviewed journals across globally significant research domains.

This is a foundational academic leadership role, offering selected candidates the opportunity to shape a journal from inception through to DOAJ, Scopus, and Q1-indexed status, while contributing to the advancement of global scientific knowledge.

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Key Responsibilities
• Lead the academic, strategic, and scientific direction of the journal within your domain
• Define the Aims & Scope, editorial vision, and publication framework aligned with international standards (COPE, ICMJE, DOAJ)
• Establish and oversee a high-caliber Editorial Board and peer-review network
• Ensure integrity, quality, and efficiency of the peer-review and editorial process
• Drive manuscript acquisition, academic outreach, and journal positioning globally
• Guide the journal through its indexing pathway (DOAJ → Scopus → Web of Science)
• Collaborate with Hala Publishing Group on:
• Strategic growth and positioning
• Special issues and thematic directions
• Long-term academic and indexing milestones

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Scope of Recruitment (High-Impact Domains)

We are actively recruiting Editors-in-Chief across key global disciplines, including:
• Medicine & Clinical Sciences (All Specialties)
• Dentistry & Oral Health
• Public Health, Epidemiology & Global Health
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
• Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
• Engineering & Technology (All Fields)
• Healthcare Systems, Digital Health & Health Policy
• Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Business, Economics, Finance & Management
• Environmental & Sustainability Sciences
• Interdisciplinary and Emerging Technologies

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Role Structure
• Position Type: Founding Editor-in-Chief
• Engagement Model: Voluntary Academic Leadership Role
• Time Commitment: Approximately 2–4 hours per week
• Location: Remote (Global)

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Compensation & Incentives
• Initial phase: Voluntary academic position
• Transition into performance-based revenue sharing model upon journal growth
• Incentives aligned with key milestones, including:
• Journal indexing (Scopus, Web of Science)
• APC revenue performance
• Publication volume and impact

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Support Provided

Hala Publishing Group provides full operational and publishing support, including:
• End-to-end publishing infrastructure (OJS system, DOI registration, hosting)
• Editorial and administrative support teams
• Marketing, branding, and global visibility strategies
• Manuscript pipeline development and academic outreach support
• Production services (typesetting, formatting, publication)

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Candidate Profile

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:
• A strong academic and research background in a high-impact domain
• Prior experience as an editor, reviewer, or published researcher in indexed journals
• Demonstrated academic leadership and strategic vision
• Ability to guide a journal from launch to indexing
• An established or emerging international academic network

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Why Join Hala Publishing Group
• Lead and shape a journal with global academic impact from day one
• Build your editorial legacy within an international publishing platform
• Collaborate with a fast-growing, multidisciplinary publishing group
• Be part of a strategic vision focused on Q1-level journals and global recognition

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Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit:
• Updated CV
• Brief statement of interest
• Proposed journal scope or thematic direction (optional but preferred)**

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