How to Apply

International Journal of Thorax welcomes qualified researchers with expertise in thoracic and respiratory medicine, critical care, and related fields.

Appointments are based on scholarly expertise, editorial commitment, and coverage needs across subdisciplines.

Applicants should submit a current CV, a brief statement of expertise, and areas of interest.

Editors are expected to manage a small number of manuscripts each year and respond within agreed timelines.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to provide recent review experience or sample decision letters to demonstrate editorial readiness.

Editors should be prepared to complete periodic policy updates and adhere to confidentiality requirements for manuscripts under review.

Applications are reviewed for scope fit and coverage needs across subdisciplines.

Candidates may be asked for sample decision letters or recent review experience.

Editors are expected to manage assignments within agreed timelines.

Onboarding materials provide workflow guidance and policy updates.

Applicants should have a strong publication record in thoracic and respiratory medicine or related fields.

Experience as a reviewer or section editor is preferred.

Provide a brief summary of methodological expertise and topic coverage.

Include a current CV and ORCID identifier if available.

Editors are expected to manage a reasonable number of manuscripts per year.

Timely decision making and professional communication are required.

Training resources are provided to align decisions with journal policy.