(Press-News.org) Stem Cell Reports, the peer-reviewed, open access, online journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is seeking highly motivated and accomplished early career scientists to join the Early Career Scientist Editorial Board (ECEB). This group of distinguished early career scientists will have the opportunity to:
Advise on journal content and programming such as special Issues, podcast content, and other initiatives,
Receive mentoring from associate editors,
Attend the annual editorial board meeting
Build their professional network and connections, and
Serve as an ambassador for the journal.
Applicants should be ISSCR members, have a Ph.D. or M.D., and be in a primary leadership position (laboratory head, primary investigator, director, senior scientist) for not more than seven years. Competitive applicants should have published papers in the stem cell field as the senior/corresponding author, a demonstrated track record of external funding for their laboratory or commensurate experience in the biotechnology or industry sector.
To be considered, submit a written statement of interest, cover letter, and CV to ISSCR Scientific Advisor Jack Mosher, Ph.D. at jmosher@isscr.org by 14 March 2025. Members will serve up to a three-year term beginning 1 September 2025.
About Stem Cell Reports
Stem Cell Reports is the open access, peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) for communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies. Stem Cell Reports focuses on original research with conceptual or practical advances that are of broad interest to stem cell biologists and clinicians. Stem Cell Reports is a Cell Press partner journal. Find the journal on X: @StemCellReports.
About ISSCR
With nearly 5,000 members from more than 80 countries, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (@ISSCR) is the preeminent global, cross-disciplinary, science-based organization dedicated to stem cell research and its translation to the clinic. The ISSCR mission is to promote excellence in stem cell science and applications to human health.
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Stem Cell Reports seeks applications for its Early Career Scientist Editorial Board
2025-01-16
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