Journal of Land Use Science
Early Career Researcher Board Members required
Deadline 03 August 2026
About the role
Journal of Land Use Science is seeking Early Career Researchers to join their new Early Career Researcher Board (ECR).
ECR Board Members will participate in the journal by peer reviewing manuscripts assigned to them providing recommendations on the decision for the paper and provide their input into journal plans for article collections, aims and scope updates and other important journal topics.
ECR Board Members will serve a term of two years. Exceptional ECR Board Members will be promoted to the main Editorial Board after completing one or two terms. They will also attend our annual Editorial Board Meeting (virtual) and be an ambassador for the journal, promoting the title amongst their networks on social media or at conferences.
By joining the ECR Board, you will hopefully enhance your academic profile, develop your reviewing skills and expand your network.
About the journal
The Journal of Land Use Science provides a central outlet for high-quality articles on theoretical and empirical aspects of land-use science at the interface of social and environmental systems. The Journal brings together an array of research perspectives at multiple temporal, spatial and social scales that contribute a better understanding of land-system dynamics and communicate scientific advances towards attaining land-system sustainability.
Key Skills and Attributes
Ready to apply? Here are the skills and attributes we are looking for in a successful applicant:
- Active current involvement in research fields relevant to land use science
- A reasonable track record of peer-reviewed publications (considered in relation to career stage)
- Completed their doctoral degree within the past 7 years
- Familiarity with academic paper writing and publishing
- Experience in peer review is preferred (but not essential)
Application instructions
Applications should include your CV and a Cover Letter.
Your Cover Letter should be no longer than 500 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the skills and attributes listed above.
For any questions, please contact Niamh Clarke at [email protected].
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The journal is committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion within its editorial team and decision making processes. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential, and each will be judged on its merits without bias for seniority of institutional affiliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
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