JPRAS & JPRAS Open

Assistant Editor for Research Design & Integrity 2026-2029
  

The Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS) is seeking candidates who have a record in high quality scientific and/or clinical activity for an Associate Editor for Research Design & Integrity post to commence in September 2026. 
 

JPRAS is a leading international peer review journal, with high impact factor for the field and broad international readership. We seek to disseminate high-quality clinical and translational scientific research in order to enhance international standards of care in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The JPRAS Open is our sister Open Access journal, which is keen to expand its publication volume, educational remit and develop its online content, whilst continuing to support evidence-based practice.  
 

The Journals have a strong Editorial team with a range of subspecialty remits and currently achieves very fast processing times. Our ambitions are to provide an ever-better author and reviewer experience and continue to develop the international standing of the JPRAS and JPRAS Open.
 

We are seeking an Assistant Editor for Research Design & Integrity to strengthen methodological rigour, reporting standards, and research governance across JPRAS and JPRAS Open. This role is distinct from traditional editorial handling and will provide specialist oversight on statistical integrity, reporting standards, and emerging issues such as AI use in research and publishing.
 

Successful candidates will support the development/implementation, and periodic review of JPRAS editorial policies relating to statistical analysis, reporting guidelines (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA), use and disclosure of artificial intelligence tools and other matters of research integrity. They will act as a specialist advisor to the Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editors on manuscripts with complex or novel statistical methodologies and in situations of potential breaches of research integrity (e.g. inappropriate AI use, data concerns, reporting deficiencies), and promote consistency, transparency, and reproducibility across published work in both journals.
 

The Assistant Editor for Research Design & Integrity must possess the following attributes:

• Plastic Surgeon or senior academic of good national/international standing

• A background in relevant clinical or translational research, and study design/methodology
• Expertise in biostatistics and research governance/publication ethics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language)
• Time management skills
• Current equality and diversity training
• Institutional support for their involvement with JPRAS, and the time required to deliver the role
• An awareness of current developments within the Specialty
• Collaborative skills to work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, publishing team, and other Deputy Editors

 
This role would suit an enthusiastic academic, or clinical plastic surgeon who has a demonstrable understanding of scientific and clinical literature relevant to our specialty, plus a clear desire to uphold the high standards of a peer review publication. Demonstrable involvement in post-graduate education is desirable, along with clear evidence of activity in research governance and publication ethics. While it is expected that the post will appeal to members of one of the professional societies affiliated to JPRAS (currently BAPRAS & EURAPS), this is not essential since JPRAS is seeking to grow its international engagement.

We strongly encourage applications from groups that are under-represented on the current Editorial Board, including women and candidates outside of the UK.
 

Please note that the Assistant Editor for Research Design & Integrity must commit to delivering services for a number of hours each week; to become familiar with journal databases, the publisher’s online manuscript processing system; and to attend monthly meetings and infrequent conferences. The person in this role is therefore expected to deliver around 5% of working time on journal activities. The stipend from BAPRAS reflects this time commitment at the rate of a UK Consultant Plastic Surgeon. The Term of Office is 3 years. The person in this role bears all responsibility for accommodating editorial work with other (especially clinical) commitments.
 

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To apply for the position, please complete the attached application form and send to Nandi Jhugroo, Publications Manager, at nandi.jhugroo@bapras.org.uk before 9am on Monday, 20 July 2026. Please include a brief CV (3 pages maximum). Interviews will be held online during August 2026.

 

Deputy Editor 2026-2029

 

The Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (JPRAS) is seeking candidates who have a record in high quality scientific and/or clinical activity for a Deputy Editor post to commence in September 2026.
 

JPRAS is a leading international peer review journal, with high impact factor for the field and broad international readership. We seek to disseminate high-quality clinical and translational scientific research in order to enhance international standards of care in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The JPRAS Open is our sister Open Access journal and is the fastest growing journal in plastic surgery. JPRAS Open is keen to expand its publication volume, educational remit and develop its online content, whilst continuing to support evidence-based practice. This post will work across both journals, but with a strong focus on JPRAS Open.
 

The Journals have a strong Editorial team with a range of subspecialty remits and currently achieves very fast processing times. Our ambitions are to provide an ever-better author and reviewer experience and continue to develop the international standing of the JPRAS and JPRAS Open.
 

Successful candidates will build JPRAS’ international profile and work under its Editor-in-Chief’s guidance.  They will ensure timely peer review of submitted manuscripts to maintain the high standard of publications in JPRAS/JPRAS Open and build stronger evidence bases for translational science and clinical practice. There is scope to be involved in publishing strategy and commercial development, and to help build other aspects of the Journals’ outputs including editorials, invited reviews, and webinars.
  

The Deputy Editor must possess the following attributes:

• Consultant Plastic Surgeon, or senior academic, of good national/international standing

• A background in relevant clinical or translational research, and/or postgraduate education
• Sound editorial judgement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English language)
• Time management skills
• Current equality and diversity training
• Institutional support for their involvement with JPRAS, and the time required to deliver the role
• An awareness of current developments within the Specialty
• A network of contacts to support peer review processes, and the recruitment of submissions to JPRAS
• Collaborative skills to work closely with the Editor-in-Chief, publishing team, and other Deputy Editors

This role would suit an enthusiastic academic, or clinical plastic surgeon who has a demonstrable understanding of scientific and clinical literature relevant to our specialty, plus a clear desire to uphold the high standards of a peer review publication. Demonstrable involvement in post-graduate education is desirable, along with clear evidence of international activity and engagement with professional societies. While it is expected that the post will appeal to members of one of the societies affiliated to JPRAS (currently BAPRAS & EURAPS), this is not essential since JPRAS is seeking to grow its international engagement.
 

We strongly encourage applications from groups that are under-represented on the current Editorial Board, including women and candidates outside of the UK.
 

Please note that the Deputy Editor must commit to delivering services for a number of hours each week; to become familiar with journal databases, the publisher’s online manuscript processing system; and to attend monthly meetings and infrequent conferences. The Deputy Editor is therefore expected to deliver around 10% of working time on journal activities. The stipend from BAPRAS reflects this time commitment at the rate of a UK Consultant Plastic Surgeon. The Term of Office is 3 years. The Deputy Editor bears all responsibility for accommodating editorial work with other (especially clinical) commitments.

Click here to download the application form 

 

To apply for the position, please complete the attached application form and send to Nandi Jhugroo, Publications Manager, at nandi.jhugroo@bapras.org.uk before 9am on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Please include a brief CV (3 pages maximum). Interviews will be held online during August 2026.