VOLUNTEER POSITION

The Queen’s Science Undergraduate Research Journal is an annual, peer-reviewed publication that seeks to enrich the student experience through engagement in the scientific community. Founded in 2015, QSURJ is an open-access journal that allows students to contribute through the systematic review and dissemination of undergraduate research in the scope of the health sciences. The mandate of QSURJ is two-fold: to promote and highlight the remarkable research output of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science and to provide support to students aiming to become involved in the undergraduate science research community. The QSURJ managing editor’s role will include assisting the Editors-in-Chief with planning and execution of QSURJ programming; managing day-to-day operations of the executive team; building leadership, teamwork, and communication skills within the executive team; assisting in the review process of submissions to QSURJ; and providing input and insight in decision-making regarding publication .

Applications have been extended until April 19th at 4pm EST.


Note: There are 2 available positions.

Time Commitment and Responsibilities

An approximately 8-month term from September 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 with a time commitment of 4-5 hours per week

  • Receive submissions through Queen’s Online Journal Services (OJS) or their QSURJ email
  • Assign most appropriate reviewers from the Faculty and Student review boards to the submission that is received
  • Act in the place of editor in chief in their absence
  • Deliver standardized letter of submission or denial to the author(s) after the review process is complete
  • Assist the academics co-ordinator and managing editor in promoting calls for submissions as well as with new developments in the journal, particularly the new QSURJ Biology section
  • Govern, with editor in chief, bi-weekly management team meetings and occasional journal club meetings
  • Follow all ASUS policy as outlined in the ASUS Policy Manual
  • Complete evaluations and attend evaluations meeting