JMRL accepts research from a wide range of fields, including but not limited to: Biology, Chemistry, Oceonography, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Ethics, Ecology, History, Psychology, Environment, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Medicine, Education, Computer Science, Technology and Agriculture.
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Role Descriptions
Join the Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Literacy (JMRL) Team: Application Form
Peer-Review Director
Responsibilities (approx. 2-4 hours/week):
- Help find and recruit peer-reviewers
- Liaise between reviewers, authors and editors
- Ensure the peer-review process runs smoothly
- Meet deadlines
Layout Director
Responsibilities (approx. 2-3 hours/week, although you may not have a task every week):
- Format and typeset approved manuscripts, figures and tables
- Ensure quality of journal look and design for publication
- Final check for grammar and punctuation errors in text
- Previous experience in graphic and/or print design is an asset
Editor
Note: Editors will be provided with training from PKP school. Specialized editors for certain fields can be discussed.
Responsibilities (approx. 3-5 hours/week):
- Work with authors to perform edits and revisions to the paper
- Correct grammar and punctuation errors
- Make suggestions to improve clarity of work
- Ensure manuscripts uphold JMRL standards
- Guide new authors through the publication process
- Ensure quality of content
- Meet deadlines
Peer-Reviewer
Note: While our positions are primarily volunteer-based, peer-reviewers may receive an honorarium for their contributions to the JMRL. The number of manuscripts you are able to review per year can be discussed.
Responsibilities:
- Bring your expertise to evaluate quality and accuracy of manuscripts
- Provide feedback to authors
- Recommend papers for publication
Requirements:
- At least a 3rd year undergraduate level of education (or higher) in any field of study
Outreach Director
Responsibilities (approx. 1-3 hours/week):
- Increase the reach of our journal through social media
- Open calls for submissions
- Assist with recruitment
- Come up with strategies for JMRL to be more accessible to youth, marginalized communities and underrepresented groups in academia
Funding Director
Responsibilities (approx. 2-5 hours/week):
- Write grant proposals to ensure continuous funding for JMRL which will provide opportunities for youth and underrepresented groups to publish their research at no cost
- Search for grants JMRL would be eligible for
- Co-manage Lives for Literacy's international grants team
