{"id":3183,"date":"2017-07-05T16:37:57","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/medical-ethics\/?p=3183"},"modified":"2017-07-05T16:38:43","modified_gmt":"2017-07-05T15:38:43","slug":"editor-in-chief-journal-of-medical-ethics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/medical-ethics\/2017\/07\/05\/editor-in-chief-journal-of-medical-ethics\/","title":{"rendered":"Editor-in-Chief Journal of Medical Ethics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Institute of Medical Ethics and BMJ are looking for the next Editor-in-Chief who can continue to shape the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Journal of Medical Ethics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> into a dynamic resource for a rapidly evolving field. Candidates should be active in the field, keen to facilitate international perspectives and maintain an awareness of trends and hot topics. The successful candidate will act as an ambassador for the journal supporting both pioneering authors and academics publishing their first papers. The candidate will also actively promote and strengthen the journal whilst upholding the highest ethical standards of professional practice. The editor will work with IME to promote research and scholarship in medical ethics and attend IME board meetings regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International and joint applications are welcomed. Interviews will be held in December 2017. Term of office is five years; the role will take 12-15 hours a week. Contact Richard Sands (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:rsands@bmj.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">rsands@bmj.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) for more information and to apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and your vision for the future development of the journal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Application deadline: 31 October 2017; Interviews: December 2017<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Start date: 1 June 2018 (handover from February 2018)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>About Journal of Medical Ethics<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jme.bmj.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Journal of Medical Ethics<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> launched in 1975 and has since become a leading international journal that reflects the whole field of medical ethics. Publishing Original Research, Extended Essays, Current Controversies, Feature articles, Review articles and more, the journal is relevant to health care professionals, members of clinical ethics committees, medical ethics professionals, researchers and bioscientists, policy makers and patients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The journal regularly publishes special collections on current hot topics and key conversations in the field including: Circumcision, DSM-5, Stem cell derived gametes and Withholding artificial nutrition &amp; hydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Journal of Medical Ethics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> also offers an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/medical-ethics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">interactive blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with analytical discussions from various scholars and regular updates on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JME_BMJ\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">@JME_BMJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> further contributing to the latest debate and dialogue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>Being an Editor for a BMJ Journal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As Editor of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Journal of Medical Ethics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> you will benefit from the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Competitive Annual Honorarium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Free online subscription to the journal for you and your Editorial Team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Access to exclusive BMJ content, including The BMJ and BMJ Learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Full training and support; from publishing processes to social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The chance to shape the field and play a role in the development of the field<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Have a positive effect on the careers of fellow researchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interact with the latest research from all over the world<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><b>About the Institute of Medical Ethics and BMJ<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Journal of Medical Ethics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is co-owned by the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instituteofmedicalethics.org\/website\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Institute of Medical Ethics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bmj.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BMJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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