Associate Editors — Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A:

Journal of Power and Energy: Call for Associate Editors

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A: Journal of Power and Energy

is a peer-reviewed journal which covers all aspects of energy conversion systems, including

power generation, transmission and use.

The journal is dedicated to publishing papers of high scientific quality on all aspects of the

technology of energy conversion systems. Papers reviewing specific systems from a

strategic and economic standpoint are particularly welcome.'

The journal has an Impact Factor of 1.5 and is indexed in Web of Science, Clarivate Analytics:

Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, and EBSCO.

We are currently looking to expand the Editorial Board and are looking for enthusiastic

Associate Editors to develop the journal.

Responsibilities of the Associate Editors include:

• Supporting the Editor-in-Chief by assessing assigned manuscripts for quality, relevance to scope, language etc.

• Selecting suitable reviewers and overseeing timely and constructive reviews.

• Making recommendations to the Editors-in-Chief regarding decisions on manuscripts.

• Upholding ethical standards and good editorial practice.

• Being the focus of editorial activity in their specialty, working to enhance the journal’s visibility and reputation,

including by recruiting authors to contribute to the journal.

• Contributing to the journal’s strategic development and long-term vision, for example through attendance at editorial

board meetings.

Essential requirements:

• A high degree of expertise and knowledge in related research field.

• International professional and/or academic links to scholars and practitioners.

• Experience of writing to a publishable standard in peer-reviewed outlets.

• A commitment to multicultural scholarship.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage responsibilities.

• Good organizational abilities.

• Strong inter-personal skills.

• Ability to work independently.

Sage is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Those interested in making an application should send a brief CV supported by a letter that outlines their experience and ability

to perform the role. Expressions should specifically address the applicants’ aims and vision for the Journal over the term of

editorship.

Submission deadline: 18th December 2026

Applications, nominations, and requests for additional information should be sent to Rachel Jones, Publishing Editor

([email protected]). Please put ‘PIA Associate Editor Application’ in the subject line of your email.

High expertise in energy research field, international academic links, publication experience, commitment to multicultural scholarship, ability to work under pressure, organizational and interpersonal skills, independent work ability.

Key Responsibilities

• assessing manuscripts
• selecting reviewers
• making recommendations

Job Details

• Category: Communications and Public Affairs
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Contract
• Workplace: Remote — United Kingdom
• Languages: English

About Sage Publications

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