As a leading voice in the discipline, the European Journal of Political Research (EJPR) places open science at the heart of its bold new agenda under its recently appointed editorial team. To help drive this forward, we seek an Editor of Open Science (EOS) to join in April 2025.
This new role will be central to advancing EJPR’s efforts to strengthen scientific transparency and reproducibility, ensuring the journal continues to set the standard for excellence in political science.
The appointment comes as EJPR prepares for a major transition to open access under Cambridge University Press in January 2026, alongside all ECPR journals. This shift will make all content freely available to the global scholarly community, reinforcing EJPR’s mission to support rigorous, accessible research.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 23 February 2025.
About EJPR
The European Journal of Political Research (EJPR) is ECPR's flagship journal and one of the leading outlets for political science research globally. EJPR publishes cutting-edge theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions in all areas of political science, with a particular focus on comparative politics.
EJPR is committed to advancing scientific transparency and innovation in political research. The appointment of the EOS reflects the journal’s strategic emphasis on embedding open science principles into its editorial practices, furthering its mission to set new standards for academic excellence and integrity in political science publishing.
Appointed in January 2025, the larger editorial team brings the wealth of expertise and global perspectives essential to broadening EJPR’s scope and reach. This expansion paves the way for a stronger emphasis on majority-world research and open data. Current editors are Isabelle Borucki, Nicole Curato, Caterina Froio, Airo Hino, Alessandro Nai, Emilie van Haute, and Markus Wagner.
About the role
As Editor of Open Science, you will lead the charge in enhancing EJPR’s open science and replication policies. Working with the new editorial team, you’ll have the full support of the editorial office and cutting-edge submission systems. The term begins in April 2025 and will conclude alongside the 2025–2031 editorial team at the end of their tenure.
The EOS is expected to:
- Take the lead in developing a new manuscript submission type for EJPR, Registered Reports (RRs).
- Serve as the primary editor for any RRs submitted, taking full editorial responsibility for them.
- Contribute to the development of new author guidelines for scientific reporting and open science practices.
Depending on the volume of RRs, the EOS may contribute to the editorial process for regular manuscripts, including reviewer selection and editorial decisions based on peer review.
Applicant background
You must be affiliated with an
ECPR Member institution or have a commitment from your institution to join upon appointment.
We are seeking candidates with:
- Prior editorial experience, preferably as an Associate Editor or higher.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to open science practices in the social sciences.
- Proven experience with Registered Reports or similar initiatives, as well as familiarity with open science platforms (e.g., GitHub, OSF).
- Vision, leadership, and practical expertise for the role, fostering innovation in EJPR’s approach to open science.
How to apply
Submit your application by 23 February 2025 to the Editors-in-Chief, care of the Editorial Office
ejpr@ecpr.eu.
Applications should comprise:
- A concise CV (maximum two pages) detailing education, employment history, editorial experience, key publications, and any open science initiatives.
- A short statement (approximately 500 words) outlining:
- Your vision for the role of EOS.
- Experience with open science practices, Registered Reports, or replication studies.
- Broader research interests and methodological approaches.
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom in mid-March 2025, and the selected candidate will begin in April 2025.
For further information, please contact ejpr@ecpr.eu.
